ABSTRACT

The field of intensive care in nephrology is a rapidly evolving one, with research starting to translate into clinical guidelines and standards.Encompassing core subjects in critical care and nephrology, as well as specific related consultative topics, this clearly presented text is organized into three sections focusing on:* up-to-date background

part I|1 pages

Pathophysiologic principles

part II|1 pages

Renal failure in the intensive care unit

chapter 8|16 pages

Acute renal failure-pharmacotherapies

chapter 13|26 pages

Intermittent hemodialysis

part III|1 pages

Consultative nephrology in the intensive care unit

chapter 18|26 pages

Clinical toxicology

chapter 20|21 pages

Acid-base disorders

chapter 22|36 pages

Water homeostasis

chapter 25|14 pages

Nutrition in the intensive care unit