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Renal disorders [electronic resource] / [electronic resource] / Ajay Singh MBBS, FRCP, MBA, Jeremy Levy, MA, PhD, FHEA, FRCP, Charles Pusey, DSc, FRCP, FRCPath, FMedSci.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Fast factsPublisher: Abingdon, Oxford : Health Press, 2013Edition: Second editionDescription: 1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)Content type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781908541468
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version :: No titleDDC classification:
  • 616.61 23
LOC classification:
  • RC902
Online resources: Summary: Renal disorders are becoming more common. Chronic kidney disease is recognized with growing frequency, but this title shows that the rate of its progression can be slowed and complications substantially reduced by timely intervention. Early detection of renal problems coupled with the appropriate therapeutic strategy can radically reduce the progressive nature of, and complications associated with, chronic kidney disease, and in many instances will result in the successful treatment of acute kidney injury. As many patients will not be seen by nephrologists, it is essential that all healthcare professionals, in hospitals and in the community, have an awareness of renal disease the presenting signs, differential diagnoses, treatment strategies and approach to the management of complications. Fast Facts: Renal Disorders is an easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to renal diseases and disorders for all doctors, nurses and medical students. It includes: - A clear explanation of proteinuria, hematuria, electrolyte imbalances and acidbase disorders - A concise summary of kidney function tests, imaging techniques and biopsy - Important questions for prompt diagnosis of acute kidney injury - Management options for chronic kidney disease and its complications - Practical guidance on the most common renal problems, including glomerulonephritis, systemic disease, UTIs and kidney stones Written by three specialists of international repute, Fast Facts: Renal Disorders provides the key information required for the optimal care of renal patients. This fully updated second edition will help healthcare professionals assess, identify, treat and refer patients with renal problems appropriately. Directly applicable to the clinical setting, it is essential reading for all primary care providers, junior hospital doctors, specialist trainees, renal nurses and medical students.
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Item type Home library Class number URL Status Date due Barcode
E-book University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay - Furness NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan
E-book University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay - Lancaster NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan

Previous edition: published as by Jeremy Levy, Charles Pusey, Ajay Singh. 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Renal disorders are becoming more common. Chronic kidney disease is recognized with growing frequency, but this title shows that the rate of its progression can be slowed and complications substantially reduced by timely intervention. Early detection of renal problems coupled with the appropriate therapeutic strategy can radically reduce the progressive nature of, and complications associated with, chronic kidney disease, and in many instances will result in the successful treatment of acute kidney injury. As many patients will not be seen by nephrologists, it is essential that all healthcare professionals, in hospitals and in the community, have an awareness of renal disease the presenting signs, differential diagnoses, treatment strategies and approach to the management of complications. Fast Facts: Renal Disorders is an easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to renal diseases and disorders for all doctors, nurses and medical students. It includes: - A clear explanation of proteinuria, hematuria, electrolyte imbalances and acidbase disorders - A concise summary of kidney function tests, imaging techniques and biopsy - Important questions for prompt diagnosis of acute kidney injury - Management options for chronic kidney disease and its complications - Practical guidance on the most common renal problems, including glomerulonephritis, systemic disease, UTIs and kidney stones Written by three specialists of international repute, Fast Facts: Renal Disorders provides the key information required for the optimal care of renal patients. This fully updated second edition will help healthcare professionals assess, identify, treat and refer patients with renal problems appropriately. Directly applicable to the clinical setting, it is essential reading for all primary care providers, junior hospital doctors, specialist trainees, renal nurses and medical students.

Electronic reproduction. Browns Books For Students. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.