Critical Care Nephrology and Renal Replacement Therapy in Children

This book represents an invaluableresourcefor professionals for the diagnosis and treatmentof acute kidney injury (AKI) in children and how to select and deliver the appropriate form of renal replacement therapy (RRT). Experts from all over the globe have come together to share their wide experience in the field of Critical Care Nephrology in children. Paediatric critical care nephrology is a complex and highly specialised field, presenting challenges and management strategies that are often quite distinct from those seen in adult practice. Therefore, it is high time to address all the topics in the field of critical care nephrology in children in a unique bookwhich is the first of its kind. This book covers the basics as well asadvances inthe field of Critical Care Nephrology.Each chapter isdedicated to practical aspects of a particular topic elucidating various management decision points. Each chapter is alsoaccompanied with algorithms, figures and protocols in tabulated format. Information on how to manage specific conditions are contextualized with relevant background anatomy, physiology and biochemistry and practical examples. At the end of the chapter, there are key learning points. Paediatricians, nephrologists and paediatric intensivists, as well aspaediatric critical care and nephrology nursesin all countries will find this book an invaluable reference text.