Acute Kidney Injury in Critical Care (Paperback)

Paperback. Acute kidney injury is one of the most serious and complex complications encountered in critical care. It can develop rapidly during sepsis, shock, major surgery, trauma, cardiac dysfunction, toxic exposure, obstruction, or multiorgan failure-and its consequences extend far beyond the kidneys.Acute Kidney Injury in Critical Care provides a comprehensive, clinically focused guide to understanding, recognizing, and managing this dynamic syndrome. Moving beyond the idea that AKI is simply a rise in serum creatinine or a reduction in urine output, this textbook explains how renal dysfunction interacts with hemodynamics, inflammation, fluid balance, medication exposure, respiratory support, and failure of other organs.Beginning with applied renal anatomy and physiology, the book develops a strong foundation for understanding glomerular filtration, tubular function, renal perfusion, autoregulation, electrolyte control, and acid-base balance. It then connects these principles to the mechanisms, clinical presentations, diagnostic findings, and treatment priorities encountered in critically ill patients.Readers will learn how to: Recognize AKI early and interpret changes in serum creatinine and urine outputApply contemporary diagnostic criteria and severity stagingDifferentiate hemodynamic, septic, nephrotoxic, intrinsic renal, and obstructive causesAssess renal perfusion, fluid responsiveness, and systemic venous congestionInterpret laboratory findings, urine sediment, imaging, biomarkers, and point-of-care ultrasoundManage fluid accumulation, electrolyte disturbances, metabolic acidosis, nutrition, and medication safetyUnderstand indications for kidney replacement therapy and select an appropriate modalityApply the principles of intermittent hemodialysis, prolonged intermittent therapy, and continuous kidney replacement therapyMonitor vascular access, anticoagulation, circuit performance, treatment delivery, and patient safetyRecognize renal recovery, assess readiness for discontinuing kidney replacement therapy, and plan post-AKI follow-upAddress AKI in older adults, pregnancy, chronic kidney disease, transplantation, oncology, liver failure, neurocritical care, and extracorporeal supportRealistic, clearly labelled medical illustrations translate difficult physiological and technical concepts into understandable visual explanations. Concise clinical tables support rapid comparison and revision, while Part-based exercises, case-oriented questions, and answer rationales reinforce clinical reasoning and practical application.Written for medical and nursing students, physicians, critical-care practitioners, advanced practice providers, nephrology learners, pharmacists, dialysis professionals, and allied health practitioners, this book combines scientific depth with bedside relevance.Whether used as a structured textbook, professional training resource, examination aid, or clinical reference, Acute Kidney Injury in Critical Care equips readers to approach kidney dysfunction as a changing, multisystem problem requiring accurate assessment, mechanism-based reasoning, coordinated care, and continuous reassessment. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…