Nutritional Management of Renal Disease

Critical Care Nephrology
Bruce A. Molitoris
Remedica
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ISBN 1-901346-49-8
Soft cover, 196 pages. U.S. $80, £40

This handbook has been written to provide nephrology caregivers with the latest information on the care of critically ill patients. The content is organized into four main categories. Stabilization includes information on airways, breathing and circulation. The section called Optimization covers acid-base balance, electrolyte balances, edema, nutrition, and transplantation. Approaches, outcomes and prognosis are included under Acute Renal Failure and the section on Renal Replacement Therapy gives indications and modalities for treatment.

Throughout the book, there are tables for items such as signs and symptoms of hyponatremia, generation of metabolic alkalosis, and causes and treatment of hyper- and hypokalemia. There are also figures for various algorithms, worksheets, and sample physician orders. Each section of the book is organized into definition, demographics, symptoms, mechanisms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of various conditions. The section on acute renal failure covers etiology, stages and all aspects of care. Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and CRRT techniques are covered as well as anti-coagulation and vascular access.

This book is easy to read, is well referenced, and would be an excellent resource for anyone involved in the care of critically ill renal patients.

Holly Fadness McFarland, MSN, RN, CNN
Education Nurse Specialist and Renal Clinical Nurse Specialist
Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Greenville, NC
Member, ANNA’s Tar River Chapter