Pediatric Nephrology in the ICU

About this book

• Combines basic physiology and pathophysiology of each renal disorder with state-of the-art medical management guidelines
• All management guidelines are up-to-date, evidence-based and supported by expert opinions
• Reader-friendly structure (core messages and take home pearls) with logical approach (individual problem, pathophysiology, diagnostics, treatment recommendations)
• Written by renowned experts in the field

The challenging circumstances surrounding pediatric patients in nephrology are oftentimes very different from those in adult patients, especially in the ICU. Starting with a logical approach to each individual problem as seen in the ICU, this comprehensive book covers the pathophysiology of the child, the diagnostic approach and gives valuable up-to-date treatment recommendations.

Each renal disorder and disease entity is covered with:

• An overview of the physiology and pathophysiology
• A focus on unique and frequently challenging circumstances of pediatric patients
• State-of-the-art medical management guidelines based on evidence and expert opinion

Physicians and health-care providers in all areas of care and all levels of training will find this unique book helpful. Those new to 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.

Written for: Pediatric nephrologists, pediatric intensivists from beginners to experts, pediatric and non-pediatric residents and fellows rotating through the ICU, medical students rotating through the ICU and intensive care nursing staff

Keywords:

• Acute Renal Failure
• Glomerulonephritis
• Hypertensive Emergency
• Intensive Care
• Pediatrics

Table of contents

1 Disorders of Salt and Water Balance ............. 1
M. Khurana
2 Disorders of the Acid–Base Status .............. 19
E. Al-Khadra
3 Dyskalemias .................................................. 35
E.H. Mack and L.R. Shoemaker
4 Disorders of Calcium and Phosphate Regulation ....... 55
Raymond Quigley
5 Abnormalities in Magnesium Metabolism ............ 69
D. Samsonov
6 Acute Kidney Injury: General Aspects ................ 85
M. Zappitelli and S.L. Goldstein
7 Pharmacotherapy in the Critically Ill Child with Acute Kidney Injury ......... 99
M.T. Bigham, T.K. Hutson, and D.S. Wheeler
8 Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU ............................. 115
K.E. Luckritz and J.M. Symons
9 Nutrition for the Critically Ill Pediatric Patient with Renal Dysfunction ............ 127
N.M. Rodig
10 Tools for the Diagnosis of Renal Disease .................................... 139
K. Mistry and J.T. Herrin
11 Urosepsis ....................................................... 163
G. Abuazza and C. Nelson
12 Hypertension in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit .................. 171
A.Z. Traum and M.J.G. Somers
13 Acute Glomerulonephritis .......................... 183
J. Dötsch
14 Acute Interstitial Nephritis ......................... 193
V.R. Dharnidharka, C. Araya, and D. Henry
15 The Tumor Lysis Syndrome: An Oncologic and Metabolic Emergency ........ 201
J. D’Orazio
16 Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ...................... 219
S.G. Kiessling and P. Bernard
17 Vasculitis ....................................................... 231
James A. Listman and Scott Schurman
18 Renal Issues in Organ Transplant Recipients in the PICU .................... 247
J. Goebel
19 Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass .................... 261
D.S. Wheeler, C.L. Dent, P. Devarajan, and N.W. Kooy
20 Contrast-Induced Nephropathy ................. 275
V.M. Kriss and S.G. Kiessling
21 Intoxications ................................................. 281
P. Bernard
Subject Index ...................................................... 291