From the reviews:“This is an up-to-date book on the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical causes of acute kidney injury. … a helpful resource for physicians practicing in the intensive care unit setting. From internists to critical care specialists, this book provides a starting point for clinical management. … Multiple colorful tables and figures enhance the text. … I would recommend it … for those with frequent exposure to patients with acute kidney disease.” (Jon Webb, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2010)

• Definition and Classification of Acute Kidney Failure.- Definition and Classification of Acute Kidney Injury.- Overview of Pathophysiology, Etiology and Epidemiology.- Mechanisms of Acute Kidney Injury and Repair.- Uremic Toxins.- Prerenal Acute Kidney Failure.- Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury.- Urinary Tract Obstruction.- Epidemiology of Acute Kidney Injury.- Economic Impact of Acute Kidney Failure.- Diagnostic Evaluation and Procedures.- Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation.- Kidney Function Tests and Urinalysis.- Renal Ultrasound.- Management of Acute Kidney Problems: Indications for Renal Biopsy in Acute Renal Disease.- Prevention and Conservative Therapy of Acute Kidney Failure.- Volume Resuscitation and Management.- Management of Electrolyte Disorders.- Acid–Base Balance.- Monitoring and Management of Systemic Hemodynamics.- Treatment of Anemia.- Metabolic Alterations and Nutrition in AKI.- Glucose, Insulin, and the Kidney.- Bleeding and Hemostasis.- Neurological Problems.- Gastrointestinal Complications of Acute Kidney Injury.- Cardiovascular Complications of Acute Kidney Injury.- Acute Kidney Injury: Specific Interventions and Drugs.- Drug Dosing in Acute Kidney Injury and During Renal Replacement Therapy.- Anesthesia in Patients with Kidney Failure.- Long-term Outcome of Acute Kidney Failure.- Long-Term Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury.- Diagnosis and Management of Specific Disorders.- Acute Kidney Injury in Sepsis.- Kidney in Acute Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock.- Acute Kidney Problems in Congestive Heart Failure.- Hepatorenal Syndrome.- Malignant Hypertension.- Toxic Nephropathy Due to Drugs and Poisons.- Toxic Nephropathy Due to Radiocontrast Media.- Acute Glomerulonephritis, Vasculitis, and Pulmonary Renal Syndrome.- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome/ThromboticThrombocytopenic Purpura.- Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis.- Myoglobinuric Acute Kidney Failure.- Tropical Infections and Acute Kidney Injury.- AIDS and Acute Kidney Failure.- Acute Kidney Injury in Oncological Disorders and Tumor Lysis Syndrome.- Kidney Failure Following Cardiovascular Surgery.- Burns and Acute Kidney Failure.- Acute Kidney Transplant Failure.- Acute Kidney Failure During Pregnancy and Postpartum.- Acute Kidney Failure in Children.- Temporary Replacement of Kidney Function.- Indications to Start Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Principles of Extracorporeal Therapy: Haemodialysis, Haemofiltration and Haemodiafiltration.- Membranes for Dialysis and Hemofiltration.- Dialysates and Substitution Fluids.- Intermittent Hemodialysis.- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies.- Extended Daily Dialysis.- Quantifying the Dose of Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Anticoagulation for Acute Dialysis.- Vascular Access for Acute Dialysis.- Principles and Practice of Acute Peritoneal Dialysis.- Choosing a Therapy Modality for Acute Renal Replacement Therapy.- Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy in Children.- Stopping Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Extracorporeal Therapies for Non-Renal Indications.- Extracorporeal Therapies and Immunomodulation During Sepsis.- Extracorporeal Liver Support.- Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs and Toxins.

From the reviews:“This is an up-to-date book on the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical causes of acute kidney injury. … a helpful resource for physicians practicing in the intensive care unit setting. From internists to critical care specialists, this book provides a starting point for clinical management. … Multiple colorful tables and figures enhance the text. … I would recommend it … for those with frequent exposure to patients with acute kidney disease.” (Jon Webb, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2010)

• Definition and Classification of Acute Kidney Failure.- Definition and Classification of Acute Kidney Injury.- Overview of Pathophysiology, Etiology and Epidemiology.- Mechanisms of Acute Kidney Injury and Repair.- Uremic Toxins.- Prerenal Acute Kidney Failure.- Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury.- Urinary Tract Obstruction.- Epidemiology of Acute Kidney Injury.- Economic Impact of Acute Kidney Failure.- Diagnostic Evaluation and Procedures.- Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation.- Kidney Function Tests and Urinalysis.- Renal Ultrasound.- Management of Acute Kidney Problems: Indications for Renal Biopsy in Acute Renal Disease.- Prevention and Conservative Therapy of Acute Kidney Failure.- Volume Resuscitation and Management.- Management of Electrolyte Disorders.- Acid–Base Balance.- Monitoring and Management of Systemic Hemodynamics.- Treatment of Anemia.- Metabolic Alterations and Nutrition in AKI.- Glucose, Insulin, and the Kidney.- Bleeding and Hemostasis.- Neurological Problems.- Gastrointestinal Complications of Acute Kidney Injury.- Cardiovascular Complications of Acute Kidney Injury.- Acute Kidney Injury: Specific Interventions and Drugs.- Drug Dosing in Acute Kidney Injury and During Renal Replacement Therapy.- Anesthesia in Patients with Kidney Failure.- Long-term Outcome of Acute Kidney Failure.- Long-Term Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury.- Diagnosis and Management of Specific Disorders.- Acute Kidney Injury in Sepsis.- Kidney in Acute Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock.- Acute Kidney Problems in Congestive Heart Failure.- Hepatorenal Syndrome.- Malignant Hypertension.- Toxic Nephropathy Due to Drugs and Poisons.- Toxic Nephropathy Due to Radiocontrast Media.- Acute Glomerulonephritis, Vasculitis, and Pulmonary Renal Syndrome.- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome/ThromboticThrombocytopenic Purpura.- Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis.- Myoglobinuric Acute Kidney Failure.- Tropical Infections and Acute Kidney Injury.- AIDS and Acute Kidney Failure.- Acute Kidney Injury in Oncological Disorders and Tumor Lysis Syndrome.- Kidney Failure Following Cardiovascular Surgery.- Burns and Acute Kidney Failure.- Acute Kidney Transplant Failure.- Acute Kidney Failure During Pregnancy and Postpartum.- Acute Kidney Failure in Children.- Temporary Replacement of Kidney Function.- Indications to Start Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Principles of Extracorporeal Therapy: Haemodialysis, Haemofiltration and Haemodiafiltration.- Membranes for Dialysis and Hemofiltration.- Dialysates and Substitution Fluids.- Intermittent Hemodialysis.- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies.- Extended Daily Dialysis.- Quantifying the Dose of Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Anticoagulation for Acute Dialysis.- Vascular Access for Acute Dialysis.- Principles and Practice of Acute Peritoneal Dialysis.- Choosing a Therapy Modality for Acute Renal Replacement Therapy.- Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy in Children.- Stopping Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Extracorporeal Therapies for Non-Renal Indications.- Extracorporeal Therapies and Immunomodulation During Sepsis.- Extracorporeal Liver Support.- Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs and Toxins.

From the reviews:“This is an up-to-date book on the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical causes of acute kidney injury. … a helpful resource for physicians practicing in the intensive care unit setting. From internists to critical care specialists, this book provides a starting point for clinical management. … Multiple colorful tables and figures enhance the text. … I would recommend it … for those with frequent exposure to patients with acute kidney disease.” (Jon Webb, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2010)

• Definition and Classification of Acute Kidney Failure.- Definition and Classification of Acute Kidney Injury.- Overview of Pathophysiology, Etiology and Epidemiology.- Mechanisms of Acute Kidney Injury and Repair.- Uremic Toxins.- Prerenal Acute Kidney Failure.- Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury.- Urinary Tract Obstruction.- Epidemiology of Acute Kidney Injury.- Economic Impact of Acute Kidney Failure.- Diagnostic Evaluation and Procedures.- Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation.- Kidney Function Tests and Urinalysis.- Renal Ultrasound.- Management of Acute Kidney Problems: Indications for Renal Biopsy in Acute Renal Disease.- Prevention and Conservative Therapy of Acute Kidney Failure.- Volume Resuscitation and Management.- Management of Electrolyte Disorders.- Acid–Base Balance.- Monitoring and Management of Systemic Hemodynamics.- Treatment of Anemia.- Metabolic Alterations and Nutrition in AKI.- Glucose, Insulin, and the Kidney.- Bleeding and Hemostasis.- Neurological Problems.- Gastrointestinal Complications of Acute Kidney Injury.- Cardiovascular Complications of Acute Kidney Injury.- Acute Kidney Injury: Specific Interventions and Drugs.- Drug Dosing in Acute Kidney Injury and During Renal Replacement Therapy.- Anesthesia in Patients with Kidney Failure.- Long-term Outcome of Acute Kidney Failure.- Long-Term Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury.- Diagnosis and Management of Specific Disorders.- Acute Kidney Injury in Sepsis.- Kidney in Acute Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock.- Acute Kidney Problems in Congestive Heart Failure.- Hepatorenal Syndrome.- Malignant Hypertension.- Toxic Nephropathy Due to Drugs and Poisons.- Toxic Nephropathy Due to Radiocontrast Media.- Acute Glomerulonephritis, Vasculitis, and Pulmonary Renal Syndrome.- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome/ThromboticThrombocytopenic Purpura.- Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis.- Myoglobinuric Acute Kidney Failure.- Tropical Infections and Acute Kidney Injury.- AIDS and Acute Kidney Failure.- Acute Kidney Injury in Oncological Disorders and Tumor Lysis Syndrome.- Kidney Failure Following Cardiovascular Surgery.- Burns and Acute Kidney Failure.- Acute Kidney Transplant Failure.- Acute Kidney Failure During Pregnancy and Postpartum.- Acute Kidney Failure in Children.- Temporary Replacement of Kidney Function.- Indications to Start Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Principles of Extracorporeal Therapy: Haemodialysis, Haemofiltration and Haemodiafiltration.- Membranes for Dialysis and Hemofiltration.- Dialysates and Substitution Fluids.- Intermittent Hemodialysis.- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies.- Extended Daily Dialysis.- Quantifying the Dose of Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Anticoagulation for Acute Dialysis.- Vascular Access for Acute Dialysis.- Principles and Practice of Acute Peritoneal Dialysis.- Choosing a Therapy Modality for Acute Renal Replacement Therapy.- Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy in Children.- Stopping Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy.- Extracorporeal Therapies for Non-Renal Indications.- Extracorporeal Therapies and Immunomodulation During Sepsis.- Extracorporeal Liver Support.- Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs and Toxins.