Full Description
This manual is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of common renal disorders.
Beginning with an introduction to renal anatomy, physiology and histopathology, the following chapters discuss investigations and diagnosis techniques.
Each of the following sections is dedicated to the management of different renal problems, including acute kidney injury, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, urinary tract infection, chronic kidney disease and more.
The final chapters cover nutrition, drug dosing, and renal replacement therapy. A complete chapter discusses urological issues from the point of view of a nephrologist.
Each chapter is enhanced by images, illustrations and tables, and includes analytical and concept-based multiple choice questions to help revision.
Key points
Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of common renal disorders
Includes sections on nutrition, drug dosing and renal replacement therapy
Complete chapter dedicated to urology for the nephrologist
Each topic features multiple choice questions to help revision
Contents
Renal Anatomy and Physiology: A Clinical Perspective
Basics of Renal Histopathology
An Approach to Patient with Kidney Disease
Investigations in Renal Diseases
Acute Kidney Injury
Chronic Kidney Disease
Electrolyte Disorders
Acid-base Disorders
Urinary Tract Infection
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
Urology for Nephrologist
Hypertension
Nutrition in Renal Diseases
Drug Dosing in Renal Diseases
Renal Replacement Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Index
