Oxford Desk Reference: Nephrology

by Barratt, Jonathan; Topham, Peter; Harris, Kevin

• ISBN13: 9780199229567
• ISBN10: 0199229562
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-26
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

"Clinical nephrology is an evolving specialty in which the amount of available information is growing daily, and is spread across a myriad of books, journals, and websites. The Oxford Desk Reference: Nephrology is an essential resource which brings this information together in an easy-to-use format enabling the reader to access it when they need it most." "This book combines up-to-date, relevant, and evidence-based information on the management of renal disease. It is designed so that each subject forms a self-contained topic, laid out with the key aim of providing rapid and easy access to information. It should be consulted in the clinic or ward setting for guidance on the optimum management of a particular condition." "With chapters written by an international group of leading figures within the field, this book is an essential resource for all nephrologists and allied professionals."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Assessment of the patient with renal disease

The patient with fluid and electrolyte disorders

The patient with glomerular disease

The kidney in systemic disease

The patient with tubular disease

The patient with chronic interstitial disease

The patient with urinary tract infection

The patient with renal stone disease

The patient with hypertension

The patient with acute kidney injury

The patient with failing renal function

Special problems in chronic kidney disease

The patient on dialysis

The patient with a renal transplant

The patient with inherited renal disease

The patient with structural and congenital abnormalities

The patient with malignancy of the kidney and urinary tract

Pharmacology and drug use in patients with kidney disease

Appendix

Patient counselling tools

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