The Washington Manual of Nephrology Subspecialty Consult has been thoroughly updated and covers inpatient and outpatient management of nephrology with the same clinical practicality as the widely-popular Washington ManualTM of Medical Therapeutics. It has been written by the residents, fellows, and attending physicians of the distinguished Washington University School of Medicine and is tailored for residents performing inpatient consults, students working on an inpatient medicine service, and specialists seeking fast-access information on the management of common renal diseases. Organized for quick and easy access to information, this handbook includes sections on general approaches to kidney disease, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, acute kidney injury and continuous renal replacement, causes of kidney disease, pregnancy and nephrolithiasis, and chronic kidney disease. Appendices include dosing adjustments for antimicrobials and antiretrovirals and a listing of red flag drugs that may cause renal impairment. Don’t miss the other key topics in The Washington ManualTM Subspecialty Consult Series: · Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology · Gastroenterology · Hematology and Oncology · Infectious Disease · Rheumatology The Washington ManualTM is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

Written by residents, fellows, and attending physicians, this thoroughly updated handbook is ideal for residents called on to do an inpatient consult, for students working on an inpatient medicine service, and for specialists seeking information on nephrology and general internal medicine management. The book covers inpatient and outpatient approaches, symptoms and diseases, and acute and chronic problems with the same front-lines practicality as the world-famous Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics. Sections cover general approaches to kidney disease; electrolytes and acid-base disorders; acute kidney injury and continuous renal replacement; causes of kidney disease; pregnancy and nephrolithiasis; and chronic kidney disease. Appendices list dosing adjustments for antimicrobials and antiretrovirals for patients with renal impairment. Key points about the diagnosis and management of disorders are bulleted for easy reference. This edition also includes illustrations. The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

Concise, portable, and user-friendly,The Washington Manual® Nephrology Subspecialty Consult, Fourth Edition, provides essential information on inpatient and outpatient management of common renal diseases and disorders. This edition offers state-of-the-art content on diagnosis and treatment, including new chapters on transplant management. Ideal for residents, fellows, and practicing physicians who need quick access to current scientific and clinical information in nephrology, the manual is also useful as a first-line resource for internists and other primary care providers.

Written by Washington University residents, fellows, and endocrine faculty, this handbook is ideal for students, housestaff, and fellows involved in inpatient and outpatient endocrinology consults. It presents practical approaches to endocrine disorders commonly seen in consultation, with emphasis on key components of evaluation and treatment. This Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment, and drug dosing. New chapters cover obesity, vitamin D deficiency, autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes, and endocrine disorders in HIV/AIDS. Key points are bulleted for easy reference and clinical pearls are highlighted in bold-faced type. The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

"The Washington Manual Subspecialty Consult Series is designed to provide quick access to the essential information needed to evaluate a patient on a subspecialty consult service - each manual has been completely reviewed, revised, and follows the format and template of The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics, 33/e. We believe the revised outline format will provide information in a more logical and readily accessible format. The content has been updated to reflect advancing technologies and therapeutics. The objective is for the reader to obtain a synopsis of symptoms, signs, and problems encountered in their daily workflow in a bulleted format for quick salient points. References to a more descriptive source have been provided, along with a second color to support quick access, and web resources for physicians and patients"--Provided by publisher.

Prepared by residents, fellows, and attending physicians, this handy guide is ideal for residents called on to do an inpatient consult, for students working on an inpatient medicine service, and for specialists seeking information on nephrology and general internal medicine management. This PDA reference covers inpatient and outpatient approaches, symptoms and diseases, and acute and chronic problems with the same front-lines practicality as the world-famous Washington Manual(R) of Medical Therapeutics. Entries cover evaluation of renal function; acute renal failure; glomerular diseases; kidney and systemic disease; nephrolithiasis; water, electrolyte and acid-base disorders; principles of dialytic therapy; and pharmacology and the kidney. Coverage includes a section on the appropriate conduct and approach of a medical consultant and reviews of selected clinical trials. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices The Washington Manual(R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.