Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a life-threatening condition commonly encountered in critically ill patients, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Critical Acute Kidney Injury: A Comprehensive Guide to Critical Care Nephrology, Diagnosis, and Advanced Management provides an in-depth, clinically relevant, and evidence-based approach to understanding and managing AKI in intensive care settings.
Authored by leading experts in nephrology and critical care medicine, this book offers a structured, practical, and research-backed guide to diagnosing and treating AKI, including the latest advancements in renal replacement therapy (RRT), sepsis-associated AKI, and emerging technologies such as bioartificial kidneys.
Key Features:
- Pathophysiology & Risk Factors – Understand the mechanisms behind AKI, including ischemia-reperfusion injury, inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction.
- Comprehensive Diagnosis – Learn about biomarkers, imaging modalities, and laboratory evaluations for early detection and risk stratification.
- Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) – Explore continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), intermittent hemodialysis (IHD), and hybrid approaches, including optimal dosing and patient selection.
- Sepsis-Associated AKI – Gain insights into fluid resuscitation, vasopressor use, cytokine modulation, and immunotherapy strategies for critically ill patients.
- Innovative Therapies & Bioartificial Kidney Technology – Discover renal assist devices (RADs), high-cutoff hemofiltration, and extracorporeal blood purification for advanced AKI treatment.
- Guidelines & Clinical Trials – Stay updated with KDIGO, ASN, and ISN recommendations, along with recent research shaping AKI management.
- Practical ICU Protocols – Benefit from clinical algorithms, treatment strategies, and real-world case discussions, designed for physicians and healthcare professionals involved in critical care nephrology.
Who Should Read This Book?
✔ Nephrologists & Intensivists – Looking for advanced strategies in critical care nephrology.
✔ ICU & Emergency Physicians – Managing AKI in critically ill patients.
✔ Medical Students & Residents – Seeking a structured, high-yield resource for AKI diagnosis and treatment.
✔ Nurses & Allied Healthcare Professionals – Gaining deeper insights into AKI management and dialysis therapies.
With expert guidance, up-to-date research, and practical applications, Critical Acute Kidney Injury is an indispensable reference for clinicians treating AKI in critically ill patients. This book provides concise, actionable, and clinically relevant insights, ensuring better decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
