Renal and Metabolic Disorders
$96.59
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
7 February 2013
Summary
Navigating Renal and Metabolic Emergencies in Critical Care
Metabolic and electrolyte disorders present significant hurdles for physicians treating critically ill patients. Time is of the essence, demanding quick access to vital information for assessment and management of these potentially life-threatening conditions.
This book provides a practical guide, highlighting the interconnectedness of these issues and suggesting clear treatment pathways. By focusing on essential pa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199751600 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0199751609 |
| Series: | Pittsburgh Critical Care Medicine |
| Author: | John A. Kellum, Jorge Cerda |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 7 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 127mm x 13mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“This is a concise, easy-to-read introduction to a key organ system tied to ICU outcome. The authors have avoided the mathematical relationships that may intimidate some readers.” – DOODY’S
This is a concise, easy-to-read introduction to a key organ system tied to ICU outcome. * Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association, March 2013 *
About The Author
John A. Kellum
Dr. Kellum is actively involved in education, research and administration. Dr. Kellum’s research interests span various aspects of Critical Care Medicine, but center in critical care nephrology, sepsis and multi-organ failure, and clinical epidemiology, including consensus development and research methodology. He has authored more than 250 publications and has won several awards for teaching. He lectures widely and has given more than 300 seminars and invited lectures worldwide related to his research.
Jorge Cerdá, MD, FACP, FASN is currently a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Albany Medical College, where he actively participates in the teaching and research program. Dr. Cerda’s main research interests have been in the field of Critical Care Nephrology and Chronic Kidney Disease and are focused on acute kidney injury (AKI) post cardiac surgery, continuous renal replacement therapies in AKI, and the epidemiology of AKI. Additionally, he currently participates in research on the management of secondary hyperparathyroidism and in multicentric trials in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy.
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