A practical manual of renal medicine : nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation

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.\ World Scientific Publishing Company Cover 1 Preface 7 Contents 9 List of Contributors 19 Part I: General Management of Renal Patients 26 1. Assessment of Patients with Renal Diseases 26 2. Acid-Base Disturbances 37 3. Potassium Disturbances 60 4. Sodium and Water Disturbances 66 5. Hypercalcemia,Hypocalcemia, and Hypomagnesemia 101 6. Acute Renal Failure 108 7. Selected Glomerular Disorders 127 8. Hypertension and Renal Disease in Pregnancy 145 9. Selected Problems in General Nephrology 155 10. Urinary Tract Infections 166 Part II: Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis 172 11. Principle of Management for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease 172 12. Acceptance into the Chronic Dialysis Program 183 13. Peritoneal Dialysis —Managementof Tenckhoff Catheter and Ultrafiltration Problems 189 14. Management of CAPD-Related Peritonitis 204 15. Hemodialysis 213 16. Hemofiltration and Hemodiafiltration 239 17. Adequacy of Dialysis and Dietary Advice 246 18. Prevention and Management of Renal Osteodystrophy 262 19. Treatment of Renal Anemia 293 20. Bleeding Tendency and Hepatitis B Vaccination 302 21. Routine Investigations for Dialysis Patients 309 Part III: Renal Transplantation 314 22. Pretransplantation Donor and Recipient Workup 314 23. Management Guidelines Peritransplantation 345 24. Prophylaxis,Monitoring, and Preemptive Therapy for Potential Complications After Renal Transplantation 368 25. Medical Complications After Renal Transplantation 375 Part IV: Special Renal Investigations 388 26. Diagnosis of Renal Tubular Acidosis 388 27. Treatment of Renal Tubular Acidosis 400 Part V: Radiology in Renal Patients 403 28. Imaging and Interventional Treatment of Nephrological Problems 403 29. Imaging and Interventional Treatment of Dialysis-Related Problems 418 30. Imaging and Interventional Treatment of Renal Transplant-Related Problems 428 Part VI: Drug Use in Renal Patients 437 31. Drug Doses in Patients with Renal Impairment 437 32. Recommended Maintenance Drug Doses in Patients with Renal Impairment and in HD/CAPD/CVVH 443 33. Drug Interactions with Commonly Used Immunosuppressants 476 Index 485 ISBN-13:,9789812838711 "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."--Jacket Provides practical information on various aspects of general nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation. This volume covers various practical tips in the emergency and long-term management of patients with electrolyte disturbance, acid-base disturbance, acute renal failure, common glomerular diseases and pregnancy-related renal disorders.