Principles and Practice of Pediatric Nephrology

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Nephrology
Author: M Vijayakumar
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 868
Release: 2013-09-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9350258897

This new edition presents the latest developments in paediatric nephrology. Divided into fourteen sections, the book begins with an introduction to the basics of nephrology and the physiology of fluids, electrolytes and minerals, followed by renal evaluation and clinical syndromes. The following sections provide detailed coverage of the diagnosis and management of different renal disorders that may be encountered in children, including chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury. Three chapters are dedicated to neonatal nephrology and the final section covers topics such as urinary tract infection, rickets and infectious diseases and the kidney. The second edition has been fully updated and features nearly 400 images, illustrations and tables to enhance learning. The extensive author team includes contributors from Connecticut, North Carolina, Missouri and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. Key points Fully revised, new edition presenting latest developments in paediatric nephrology Fourteen sections cover diagnosis and treatment of numerous kidney disorders Includes section on neonatal nephrology Previous edition published in 2004

Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Author: Farahnak Assadi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2015-12-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319262025

This book provides a current understanding of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRT) techniques with a focus on drug dosing in critically ill children receiving CRRT. Strategies include the role of therapeutic drug monitoring, effect of CRRT on drug pharmacokinetics, variations in the drugs properties, newer kidney injury biomarkers and simple and easy methods for estimating drug clearance. The conclusion of this book features case reports focused on the patients’ symptoms and laboratory data as they present in clinical practice and the type of CRRT modality needed to provide quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy will expand the clinical knowledge and experience of practicing nephrologists and other professionals involved in the care of children suffering from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) to improve and sustain their quality of life.

Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatric Nephrology
Author: Ellis D. Avner
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 2059
Release: 2009-08-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540763279

Here is an extensive update of Pediatric Nephrology, which has become the standard reference text in the field. It is global in perspective and reflects the international group of editors, who are well-recognized experts in pediatric nephrology. Within this text, the development of kidney structure and function is followed by detailed and comprehensive chapters on all childhood kidney diseases.

IAP Specialty Series on Pediatric Nephrology

IAP Specialty Series on Pediatric Nephrology
Author: Anand S Vasudev
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2019-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9386322250

This is an official publication of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Several luminaries in the field of Pediatric Nephrology, from home and abroad, have contributed their might in bringing out this book. The book has been designed with a practical approach to renal problems in children, faced by treating clinicians in their routine pediatric practice. The book has been kept concise with simple language, making it more reader friendly. The book has 29 chapters, dealing with basic renal functions, common renal conditions in day to day pediatric practice and some of the more complex renal problems in children. Drug dosing guidelines for commonly used drugs in renal failure and a few useful appendices are also incorporated. The two color format will be pleasing to the eye and will facilitate easy reading by highlighting boxes, tables and key messages. The book is ideally suited to the needs of pediatricians, pediatric nephrologists, post graduate students, nephrologists and urologists interested in pediatric aspects of the discipline. Book jacket.

Manual of Pediatric Nephrology

Manual of Pediatric Nephrology
Author: Kishore D. Phadke
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2013-12-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642124836

This manual will meet the everyday needs of the wide range of medical professionals who play a role in the treatment of children referred to hospital because of renal disease. It is an easy-to-use, portable guide that will assist pediatricians, residents, and trainees in making prompt first-level management decisions. It will also prove invaluable for the adult nephrologists who care for children in many developing countries, and will serve as a teaching guide for experts when training non-subspecialists. Individual sections are devoted to the evaluation of renal disease; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders; glomerular diseases; tubular disorders; congenital, inherited, and urological disorders; consequences of renal disease; and miscellaneous topics. The text is in a bulleted format with tables and algorithms wherever possible, making it straightforward and easy to read. An appendix includes further important information such as normal values, drug dosages, and drug nephrotoxicity.

Clinician's Manual Of Pediatric Nephrology

Clinician's Manual Of Pediatric Nephrology
Author: Deepa H Chand
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 791
Release: 2011-08-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9814464287

This handbook provides the fundamental information required to make good clinical assessments and management decisions in children with renal disorders. It includes topics that range from general pediatric nephrology disorders encountered by primary care physicians to more complex renal disorders managed by pediatric nephrologists. Common pediatric renal conditions including glomerular and tubular disorders, hypertension, and urologic conditions are addressed. Current topics such as neonatal disorders, chronic kidney disease, and transplantation are also covered. In addition, illustrations, algorithms and tables are utilized to highlight teaching points.

Oski's Pediatrics

Oski's Pediatrics
Author: Julia A. McMillan
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 2870
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781738941

A comprehensive guide to the current practice of pediatric care, this updated edition includes new chapters on complementary and alternative medicine, genetics in primary care, and updated chapters regarding infant and child behavior and development.

Pediatric Home Care for Nurses

Pediatric Home Care for Nurses
Author: Wendy Votroubek
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 763
Release: 2010-09-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0763755869

Pediatric Home Care is a practice-based text perfect for either students or for supporting pediatric nurses practicing in a home-care setting. The text includes a variety of nursing information required for this type of care across a large spectrum of physiologic categories and acuity levels. The Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most current practice and technology and includes a new focus on evidence based practice.

Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
Author: Susan Scott Ricci
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1972
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781780551

Authors Susan Ricci and Terri Kyle have teamed up to deliver a unique resource for your students to understand the health needs of women and children. This new combination book, Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, will empower the reader to guide women and their children toward higher levels of wellness throughout the life cycle. The textbook emphasizes how to anticipate, identify, and address common problems to allow timely, evidence-based interventions. Features include unfolding case studies throughout each chapter, multiple examples of critical thinking, and an outstanding visual presentation with extensive illustrations depicting key concepts. A bound-in CD-ROM and a companion Website include video clips and NCLEX®-style review questions.