Comprehensive and clinically relevant, the 3rd Edition of
Critical Care Nephrology
provides authoritative coverage of the latest advances in critical care procedures for patients with renal diseases or disorders. Using common guidelines and standardized approaches to critically ill patients,
this multidisciplinary reference facilitates better communication
among all physicians who care for critically ill patients suffering from kidney disease, electrolyte and metabolic imbalances, poisoning, severe sepsis, major organ dysfunction, and other pathological events.
Offers
detailed discussions
of different forms of organ support, artificial organs, infections, acute illness occurring in chronic hemodialysis patients, and much more.
Places a special emphasis on
therapeutic interventions and treatment procedures
for a hands on clinical reference tool.
Presents information clearly, in a format designed for
easy reference
– from basic sciences to clinical syndromes to diagnostic tools.
Covers
special populations
such as children, diabetic patients, and the elderly.
An exceptional resource for nephrologists, intensivists, surgeons, or critical care physicians –
anyone who treats critically ill renal patients
.
Shares a combined commitment to excellence lead by Drs. Claudio Ronco, Rinaldo Bellomo, John Kellum, and Zaccaria Ricci –
unparalleled leaders in this field
Addresses key topics with
expanded coverage
of acute kidney injury, stress biomarkers, and sepsis, including the latest developments on mechanisms and management.
Provides
up-to-date information
on extracorporeal therapies from new editor Dr. Zaccaria Ricci.
Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase.
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enhanced eBook experience
allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.