Kidney Transplant Management
Kidney Transplant Management

Author: Sandesh Parajuli

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-10-30

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 3030001326

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This concise book provides an overview of the essential aspects of transplant nephrology. Chapters cover patient evaluation, treatment options, complications and post kidney transplant approaches to various common chronic diseases. The importance of proper immunosuppressants adjustment to improve the graft half-life and overall patient quality of life are also highlighted. Up to date and practical, this book gives nephrologists and providers that treat kidney transplant patients a succinct resource on management.

Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantation
Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantation

Author: Phuong-Chi T Pham

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2019-02-11

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 149639965X

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Concise, easy to read, and designed for quick reference,Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantationis a compact resource for general nephrologists, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of post-transplant patients. Focusing on must-know clinical information needed to provide optimal patient care, this expertly written guide helps you gain the knowledge and expertise you need in this complex area.

Renal and Metabolic Disorders
Renal and Metabolic Disorders

Author: John A. Kellum

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013-02-07

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0199751609

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This book presents a road map of the interactions among metabolic, electrolyte, acid-base and endocrine problems and suggesting clear lines of action for the ICU clinician. Each chapter provides guidelines for understanding "how did we get here" and "what should we do now", as quickly and safely as possible.

Handbook of Kidney Transplantation
Handbook of Kidney Transplantation

Author: Gabriel M. Danovitch

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-03-28

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 1451148305

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This popular handbook is a practical guide for physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other professionals who manage kidney transplant patients. It is concise, readable, and well-illustrated. Chapters outline the major concerns surrounding renal transplantation and the most successful approaches to problems arising in short-term and long-term patient care. Chapter topics include immunobiology and immunosuppression, as well as chapters on surgery, histocompatibility, and the first three months post-transplant surgery. This thoroughly updated Fifth Edition includes new information on options for patients with end-stage renal disease, immunosuppressive medications and protocols for kidney transplantation, and the first two months following transplant.

Kidney Transplantation: A Guide to the Care of Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kidney Transplantation: A Guide to the Care of Kidney Transplant Recipients

Author: Dianne B. McKay

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-04-26

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1441916903

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Kidney Transplantation: A Guide to the Care of Transplant Recipients is an easy to read, up to date, clinical resource written by experts in the field of kidney transplantation. The book explains how donors and recipients are selected for transplantation, how the surgical procedure is performed, and how the experts recognize and treat rejection. Clearly illustrated chapters show how the immune system works in the setting of transplantation and how immunosuppressive medications prevent rejection of the transplanted kidney; knowledge essential for the proper care of the transplant recipient. The acute and long-term care of the patient is described from the perspective not only of proper immunosuppressive medication management, but also from the perspective of comorbidities most common to transplanted patients, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, infectious diseases, malignancies, and bone disease. Special issues that impact the care of the transplant recipient, such as unusual donor sources, nonadherence and insurability are also addressed.

Renal Nursing
Renal Nursing

Author: Nicola Thomas

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-08-26

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 1119413141

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Now in its fifth edition, Renal Nursing continues to be the essential evidence-based guide to nephrology and kidney care for nurses and allied health care professionals. This comprehensive text examines the stages of chronic kidney disease, pre-dialysis care, acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy, renal nutrition, renal care in children and young people and more. Offers thorough coverage of all major aspects of kidney care Includes updated content on current practice, changes in policies, care and management, with the latest research evidence and current NICE guidance on renal replacement therapy Has an innovative chapter on patient and public involvement in kidney care Renal Nursing is an indispensable resource for nurses working in nephrology, dialysis and transplantation, nurses in post-registration renal courses, student nurses in renal wards, specialist renal dietitians, pharmacists and other allied health professionals in related fields.

Core Concepts in Renal Transplantation
Core Concepts in Renal Transplantation

Author: Anil Chandraker

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1461400082

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Though kidney transplantation is considered a routine procedure, there are still significant challenges in post-transplant management. Core Concepts in Renal Transplantation is a clinically focused authoritative guide to the management of kidney transplantation. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference summarizes the recent changes in the field of transplantation, offering the complete range of up-to-date information on all the various aspects of basic immunobiology and the medical care of the transplant recipient. Written by a team of renowned authorities in renal transplantation, this concise resource is intended for both the nephrologist and the non-specialist with an interest in kidney transplantation.

Medical Management of Kidney Transplantation
Medical Management of Kidney Transplantation

Author: Matthew R. Weir

Publisher:

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 9781469874449

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This volume offers authoritative, evidence-based guidelines on the full range of dilemmas in the medical management of kidney transplant recipients before, during, and after transplantation. Coverage begins with selection of patients who are candidates for transplantation, care of the patient on the waiting list, and evaluation of donors. Subsequent chapters address preoperative care and induction and maintenance of immunosuppression. An extensive section on post-transplantation care includes chapters on rejection, recurrent disease, and disorders that frequently result from transplantation, s.

Challenges in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation
Challenges in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

Author: Katherine E. Twombley

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-06-26

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 3030747832

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the unique challenges inherent in pediatric kidney transplantation. The text reviews the problems faced during each stage of the kidney transplantation process, including the occurrence of infections during the pre-transplant stage, surgical challenges during the actual transplantation, and medication issues during the post-transplant stage. The book also features high-yield case presentations of typical pediatric transplant scenarios, from the pre-transplant management of a child with CAKUT to the evaluation and treatment of antibody mediated rejection in children. Written by experts in the field, Challenges in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: A Practical Guide is a valuable resource for clinicians, practitioners, and trainees who manage or are interested in this challenging group of patients.