Overview
- Well-structured reference guide on the management of acute kidney problems
- Reader-friendly style and structure
- Written by international experts of the field
- Helps clinicians with a great overview of differential diagnostic approaches to detect early signs of acute renal failure
- Highlights important key aspects related to the adequate delivery of acute renal replacement therapy to ensure the best possible treatment outcome
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (63 chapters)
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Prevention and Conservative Therapy of Acute Kidney Failure
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Long-term Outcome of Acute Kidney Failure
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Front Matter
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Diagnosis and Management of Specific Disorders
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About this book
Acute kidney failure is an important clinical area in the intensive care unit setting. An estimated 5–20% of critically ill patients experience an episode of acute kidney failure during the course of their illness, and about 5% of patients admitted to an ICU will eventually require renal replacement therapy. In these patients, in-hospital mortality is extremely high, exceeding 50%. Thus, the early detection and causal treatment of acute kidney problems is vitally important for a successful outcome. Written by internationally renowned experts, this clinical reference offers helpful advice with the most recent information on the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical causes of acute kidney failure as a fundamental prerequisite for prevention of this disorder. Moreover, it also covers differential diagnostic approaches for patients with acute renal failure and provides a detailed outline of important measures for their clinical management. Finally, separate chapters are dedicated to various key aspects related to the adequate delivery of acute renal replacement therapy. It is intended as a helpful guide for all clinicians involved in the care of patients at risk of developing acute kidney problems.
Reviews
From the reviews:
“This is an up-to-date book on the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical causes of acute kidney injury. … a helpful resource for physicians practicing in the intensive care unit setting. From internists to critical care specialists, this book provides a starting point for clinical management. … Multiple colorful tables and figures enhance the text. … I would recommend it … for those with frequent exposure to patients with acute kidney disease.” (Jon Webb, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2010)Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Management of Acute Kidney Problems
Editors: Achim Jörres, Claudio Ronco, John A. Kellum
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69441-0
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-69413-7Published: 14 December 2009
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-50155-9Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-69441-0Published: 11 March 2010
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXXVI, 678
Topics: Nephrology, Intensive / Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, Imaging / Radiology