Practical Manual of Renal Medicine, Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation

Abstract

This manual provides practical and accessible information on all aspects of general nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation. It outlines current therapies in straightforward language to help readers understand the treatment rationale, and does not assume extensive knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, or pathophysiology. Consisting of 33 chapters written by 31 experts from four continents, this volume covers all the practical tips in the emergency and long-term management of patients with electrolyte disturbance, acid-base disturbance, acute renal failure, common glomerular diseases, hypertension, pregnancy-related renal disorders, chronic renal failure, and renal replacement therapy. It is thus an essential source of quick reference for nephrologists, internists, renal fellows, and renal nursing specialists, and is also suitable for graduate students and research scientists in the field of kidney diseases. pt. 1. General management of renal patients. ch. 1. Assessment of patients with renal diseases / Sydney C.W. Tang. ch. 2. Acid-base disturbances / Orly F. Kohn and Todd S. Ing. ch. 3. Potassium disturbances / James C.M. Chan. ch. 4. Sodium and water disturbances / Ramin Sam and Todd S. Ing. ch. 5. Hypercalcemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia / Peter G. Kerr. ch. 6. Acute renal failure / Kar Neng Lai. ch. 7. Selected glomerular disorders / Kar Neng Lai. ch. 8. Hypertension and renal disease in pregnancy / Susan Hou. ch. 9. Selected problems in general nephrology / Kar Neng Lai. ch. 10. Urinary tract infections / Evan J.C. Lee -- pt. II. Chronic renal failure and dialysis. ch. 11. Principle of management for patients with chronic kidney disease / Meguid El Nahas and Mohsen El Kossi. ch. 12. Acceptance into the chronic dialysis program / Dae-Suk Han. ch. 13. Peritoneal dialysis -- management of tenckhoff catheter and ultrafiltration problems / Wai-Kei Lo. ch. 14. Management of CAPD-related peritonitis / Philip K.T. Li and Kai-Ming Chow. ch. 15. Hemodialysis / Bharathi Reddy and Alfred K.H. Cheung. ch. 16. Hemofiltration and hemodiafiltration / Matthew K.L. Tong. ch. 17. Adequacy of dialysis and dietary advice / Simon J. Davies and Barbara Engel. ch. 18. Prevention and management of renal osteodystrophy / David B.N. Lee. ch. 19. Treatment of renal anemia / Bruce A. Pussell and Rowan G. Walker. ch. 20. Bleeding tendency and hepatitis B vaccination / Bo-Ying Choy and Kar Neng Lai. ch. 21. Routine investigations for dialysis patients / Sydney C.W. -- pt.…