From acute kidney injury through end-stage renal disease, from the management of dialysis and transplant recipients to the rapid correction of electrolyte and acid-base emergencies - Nephrology in Clinical Practice delivers the full spectrum of clinical kidney care in a single, focused volume.
Built around the way clinicians actually reason at the bedside, this guide connects pathophysiology to diagnosis and diagnosis to treatment. Each topic moves from the underlying mechanism of kidney injury and fluid-electrolyte disturbance to a clear diagnostic approach and an evidence-based management plan you can apply on rounds, in the dialysis unit, in the ICU, and during overnight admissions. Urinalysis interpretation, laboratory and imaging findings, and the role of kidney biopsy are presented in the context of real diagnostic decisions, so the reasoning is never separated from the patient in front of you.
Unlike encyclopedic references that bury the answer or pocket summaries that omit the reasoning, this guide is scoped for working clinicians who need depth without excess bulk. It reflects current practice in fluid management, renal replacement therapy, and transplant care, with guidance grounded in the evidence behind every recommendation. More than 100 clinical procedure and teaching videos are accessible through integrated QR codes, and clinical images and illustrations appear throughout - pairing concise written guidance with visual and procedural learning that extends well beyond the printed page.
Inside, you will find:
- Diagnostic and management strategies for acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease across all stages
- A structured approach to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders, including hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis
- Rapid recognition and treatment of life-threatening electrolyte and acid-base emergencies
- Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy - initiation, prescription, and complication management
- Kidney transplant complications, including rejection, infection, and immunosuppression management
- Glomerular diseases, tubulointerstitial disorders, and hypertensive kidney disease
- Management of anemia, mineral and bone disorder, and other complications of progressive kidney disease
- Drug dosing in renal impairment and prevention of nephrotoxic injury
- Clinical algorithms, scoring systems, and quick-reference treatment tables for the point of care
- More than 100 clinical procedure and teaching videos via integrated QR codes, with clinical images and illustrations throughout the text
Written for internal medicine residents, nephrology fellows, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, this guide serves as a dependable reference for daily decision-making and a structured resource for board review and certification preparation. It supports you across the full patient journey - from the first abnormal creatinine to the management of established kidney failure. Whether you are confirming a potassium-lowering protocol on call or planning the long-term care of progressive kidney disease, the answer is organized for rapid, confident access.
Keep current, evidence-based nephrology within reach - at the bedside, in the unit, and on call.
