Pediatric Nephrology in the ICU

The responsibilities of the Pediatric Nephrologist in the Nephrologist and other involved specialists is vital to critical care setting are multifaceted. Management of optimize the outcome for each individual child. acute renal failure with and without renal replacement In this first edition of the book, we have included therapy, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities and hyper- chapters focused on general topics in pediatric nephr- tensive emergencies are only some of the major clinical ogy that are most germane to the care of the critically circumstances where the renal specialist is involved in ill child. We have tried to look at the clinical situations the care of children admitted to the Pediatric Intensive from the aspect of both the Pediatric Intensivist and Care Unit. Due to the complex and specialized care renal specialist. We hope that this book will supply the required, critical care nephrology could even be consid- medical providers with a framework to approach the ered a separate entity compared to the clinical scenar- challenges faced in practicing Pediatric Intensive Care ios treated in the outpatient setting or on the inpatient Nephrology. pediatric ward.

This comprehensive book combines a review of the basic physiology and pathophysiology of each renal disorder and disease entity with state-of-the-art medical management guidelines. It focuses on the frequently challenging circumstances in pediatric patients.

This comprehensive book combines a review of the basic physiology and pathophysiology of each renal disorder and disease entity with state-of-the-art medical management guidelines based on evidence and expert opinion. Each chapter focuses on the unique and frequently challenging circumstances in pediatric patients, which are oftentimes very different from those in adult patients. Starting with a logical approach to each individual problem as seen in the ICU, it covers the pathophysiology of the child, the diagnostic approach and gives valuable up-to-date treatment recommendations. Health-care providers in all areas of care and all levels of training will find this unique book helpful. Those new in the field can use it as a beginner's guide to become familiar with certain topics and those more advanced in their medical career will gain useful hints and find updated information on specific clinical disease entities.

Disorders of Salt and Water Balance.- Disorders of the Acid-Base Status.- Dyskalemias.- Disorders of Calcium and Phosphate Regulation.- Abnormalities in Magnesium Metabolism.- Acute Kidney Injury: General Aspects.- Pharmacotherapy in the Critically Ill Child with Acute Kidney Injury.- Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU.- Nutrition for the Critically Ill Pediatric Patient with Renal Dysfunction.- Tools for the Diagnosis of Renal Disease.- Urosepsis.- Hypertension in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.- Acute Glomerulonephritis.- Acute Interstitial Nephritis.- The Tumor Lysis Syndrome: An Oncologic and Metabolic Emergency.- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.- Vasculitis.- Renal Issues in Organ Transplant Recipients in the PICU.- Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Contrast-Induced Nephropathy.- Intoxications.