Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: Making progress against a lethal syndrome

Rajit K. Basu*

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Abstract

This book represents an invaluable resource for professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of 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 book which is the first of its kind. This book covers the basics as well as advances in the field of Critical Care Nephrology. Each chapter is dedicated to practical aspects of a particular topic elucidating various management decision points. Each chapter is also accompanied 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 as paediatric critical care and nephrology nurses in all countries will find this book an invaluable reference text.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCritical Care Nephrology and Renal Replacement Therapy in Children
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages81-98
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9783319902814
ISBN (Print)9783319902807
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2018

Keywords

  • AKI
  • Phenotype
  • Risk stratification
  • Sepsis
  • Targeted therapeutics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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