Manual of Nephrology

Now in a fully revised and updated Sixth Edition, this best-selling resource delivers the facts you need to diagnose and treat a range of common renal disorders with confidence. And the quick-access format lets you review the most clinically relevant information at a glance - without ever losing your place. Get the focused information you need to win the fight against kidney disease.Comprehensive coverage addresses acute and chronic kidney diseases, fluid and electrolyte disorders, acid-base disturbances, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and hypertension. User-friendly outline format facilitates rapid information retrieval - a great time-saver for the busy clinician. Practical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease offers expert guidance on the how, what, and why of renal disease management. Chapter on drug dosing in patients with renal impairment provides specific recommendations for over 500 drugs - helping you avoid life-threatening complications and potentially hazardous medication errors.This book includes new chapter on glomerulonephritis and vasculitis helps you choose the best therapeutic course for these disorders. It contains expanded material on dialysis and kidney transplantation prepares you for any scenario. "Manual of Nephrology, Sixth Edition" is your go-to reference for fast facts on renal disease management.