Protocols in Pediatric Nephrology  (English, Paperback, Bagga A.)

Protocols in Pediatric Nephrology is a concise text that provides practical information on evaluation and management of major acute and chronic kidney disorders in children. Categorized into ten sections, each chapter outlines essential clinical features followed by brief description of the diagnostic evaluation. There is emphasis on key aspects of clinical management in accordance with the contemporary practices. Unique features of this edition include:

• An extensive coverage of pediatric glomerular disorders, including latest therapeutic practices
• Sections on tubular diseases, and structural renal and urinary tract disorders, incorporating algorithms, comprehensive tables and practical guidelines on management
• Chapters on  'Acute kidney injury' and 'Chronic kidney disease' give in detail differential diagnosis and evaluation, management or complications and renal replacement therapies
• References to relevant websites and resources for Support Reading
• An exhaustive list of appendices providing reference for bedside management
• Accompanying DVD demonstrates common procedures (kidney biopsy, insertion of catheters for peritoneal dialysis) and provides a pictorial resource of histological slides, radiographs and algorithms

Covering all clinically relevant topics, the book will serve as a primary and up- to- date resource for postgraduate students, trainees and clinicians involved in the care of children with kidney disease.

About the Author
Arvind Bagga  is a Professor, Department of Pediatrics, and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He is recognized for his role in promoting quality specialty care and facilitating manpower training. He has been a councilor of the International Society  of Nephorology.

Prof bagga has edited several textbooks, including Essential Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology, and pediatric and Neonatal Emergencies, and has coordinated and formulation of standard treatment guidelines for common childhood renal disorders.

Table of Contents
Section I
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
1. Evaluation of Kidney Function
2. Approach to Proteinuria
3. Evaluation of Hematuria
4. Renal Biopsy
Section II
STRUCTURAL DISEASES
5. Antenatal Hydronephrosis
6. Cystic Diseases
7. Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
8. Single Kidney
Section III
ELECTROLYTE DISORDERS AND TUBULAR DISEASES
9. Disorders of Sodium Balance
10. Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia
11. Renal Tubular Acidosis
12. Metabolic Alkalosis
13. Polyuria
14. Nephrolithiasis and Nephrocalcinosis
15. Rickets
Section IV
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
16. Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome
17. Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome
18. Supportive Care in Nephrotic Syndrome
19. Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
Section V
GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
20. Acute Glomerulonephritis
21. Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
22. Lupus Nephritis
23. Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
24. IgA Nephropathy
25. Membranous Nephropathy
26. Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
27. Hepatitis B and C Associated Nephropathies
Section VI
DISORDERS OF THE URINARY TRACT
28. Urinary Tract Infections
29. Voiding Disorders
30. Obstructive Uropathy
Section VII
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY
31. Management of Acute Kidney Injury
32. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Section VIII
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND HYPERTENSION
33. Principles of Management
34. Mineral Bone Disease
35. Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
36. Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease
37. Supportive Care in Chronic Kidney Disease
38. Hypertension
Section IX
RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY
39. Choice of Modality
40. Hemodialysis
41. Peritoneal Dialysis
42. Assessment of Dialysis
Adequacy
43. Transplantation
Section X
SPECIFIC THERAPY
44. Intravenous Pulse Therapies
45. Plasmapheresis
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Important Formulae
Appendix 2: Conversion from Conventional to SI Units
Appendix 3: Drug Dose Modification in Renal Disease
Appendix 4: Drugs Requiring No or Minimal Modification in Renal Failure
Appendix 5: Composition of Intravenous Fluids
Appendix 6: Alkali and Phosphate Supplements
Appendix7A: Normal Values for Blood Pressure Centiles in Boys
Appendix 7B: Normal Values for Blood Pressure Centiles in Girls
Appendix 8: Normal Values for Serum Creatinine and GFR
Appendix 9: Tubular Reabsorption of Phosphate
Appendix 10: Bipolar Renal Length on Ultrasound
Appendix 11: Nutritive Values of Common Food Items
Appendix 12: Radiation Dose in Procedures
Appendix 13: Vaccination in Kidney Disease