This book presents a concise review of the core principles and clinical entities associated with nephrology at the point of care. It covers all major acute and chronic kidney diseases, from acid/base disturbances to stones to end stage renal disease. It features a concise, manageable format with recommended timeframes for mastering the content, case studies, and summary tables. It is perfect for trainees and practicing non-specialists.
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BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- Introduction: Fluids, electrolytes and acid-base 2- Disorders of Sodium Balance 3- Disorders of Water Balance- hypo and hypernatremia 4- Clinical Use of Diuretics 5- Disorders of Potassium Homeostasis- hypo and hyperkalemia 6- Simple Acid-Base Disturbances- metabolic acidosis and alkalosis 7- Simple Acid-Base Disturbances- respiratory acidosis and alkalosis 8- Mixed Acid-Base Disturbances 9- Intelligent Use of IV fluids 10- Disorders of Calcium Homeostasis- hypo and hypercalcemia 11- Disorders of Phosphate Homeostasis- hypo and hyperphosphatemia 12- Disorders of Magnesium Homeostasis- hypo and hypermagnesemia 13- Nephrolithiasis 14- Urinalysis 15- Acute Renal Failure 16- Chronic Renal Failure 17- Glomerular Diseases 18- Tubulointerstitial Diseases 19- Urinary Obstruction 20- Essential Hypertension 21- Secondary Causes of Hypertension 22- Infections of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
