Nephrology in 30 Days 1/e

Introduction

A concise review of the core principles and clinical entities
associated with nephrology at the point of care. Covers all major
acute and chronic kidney diseases, from acid/base disturbances to
stones to end stage renal disease. Features a concise, manageable
format with recommended timeframes for mastering the content, case
studies, and summary tables. Perfect for trainees and practicing non-
specialists




-Contents-



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




-Author Information-


Robert Reilly, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
Mark Perazella, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Clinical Nephrology Fellowship Program
Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CT

Yale University has one of the outstanding nephrology divisions in
the United States. Dr. Reilly is in charge of the nephrology
curriculum at Yale and is an outstanding clinician and educator,
award-winning in fact. He has published two dozen original research
papers. Dr. Perazella directs the fellowship program for clinical
nephrology.