In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Stephen Krau, Dr. Farrar and Dr. Ellison have created an issue that focuses on evidence-based clinical updates and innovations in various nephrology disorders. Top experts on the topic have contributed reviews on the follwoing topics: Kidney Influence on Fluids and Electrolytes; Renal Diet; Pharmacologic Renal Therapy; Acute Renal Therapy; Chronic Renal Therapy; Innovations in Kidney; Autoimmune Disease; Infection-Related Glomerular Disease; Sclerotic Diseases; Obstructive Renal Diseases; Chronic Renal Complications; Psychosocial Issues and Life Style Changes for the Renal Patient; and Withdrawal of Treatment (end of life decisions). Authors will come away with the clinical knowledge they need to improve outcomes in the nephrotic patient.
In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor and Instructor of Clinical Nursing Dr. Sherry Rivera brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Nephrology. Nurses care for patients with acute, chronic, and end-stage kidney disease in all patient care settings. Early recognition of risk and disease can improve health outcomes and delay progression of disease. In this issue, top experts provide expert coverage of issues frequently encountered when providing nursing care to individuals with kidney disease. Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including medications and the kidney; race-based estimated glomerular filtration rate; acid-base disturbance and electrolyte disorders in nephrology patients; complications of kidney disease; COVID-19 and kidney disease; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on nephrology in critical care nursing, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor and Instructor of Clinical Nursing Dr. Sherry Rivera brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Nephrology. Nurses care for patients with acute, chronic, and end-stage kidney disease in all patient care settings. Early recognition of risk and disease can improve health outcomes and delay progression of disease. In this issue, top experts provide expert coverage of issues frequently encountered when providing nursing care to individuals with kidney disease. Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including medications and the kidney; race-based estimated glomerular filtration rate; acid-base disturbance and electrolyte disorders in nephrology patients; complications of kidney disease; COVID-19 and kidney disease; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on nephrology in critical care nursing, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.
Our world is facing unprecedented technological development, which affects all the sectors of society. The 4th industrial revolution has brought numerous advances that are currently integrated in our daily life, including artificial intelligence (A.I.), internet of things (IoT), genetic engineering, 3D-printing and robotics. The health care sector is one of the most impacted by these technologies of the so-called digital era. From the simple advent of medical records to robotic surgery, health care has significantly changed from the XX to XXI century and is constantly changing, incorporating novel technologies. Nephrology is itself an innovative branch of medicine, created as a discipline in the 1960s, with breakthrough inventions, such as the dialysis machine, which made it possible to prolong life of those who suffer from chronic kidney disease; kidney transplant, with point-of-care immunosuppression that favours maintenance of kidney allografts for long years; kidney biopsy, which made it possible to discover the mysteries of glomerulonephritis and nephropathology. Novel technologies, such as A.I., IoT, robotics, stem cells, 3D-printing, mHealth, eHealth and several others are starting to be applied in nephrology, with promising results. It is possible that a great part of these technologies will become routinely available in clinical practice, and the burden of kidney diseases will significantly decrease once prevention, prediction, detection, monitoring and treatment of kidney diseases are more precise, with patients taking part in the process and becoming more and more connected. This book gathers essential information on the technologies that have been applied in nephrology and that can be applied in the future, with real possibilities of improving the care of kidney diseases. At first glance, this work is directed to the entire nephrology community and all the healthcare professionals that deal with kidney diseases. Researchers from different fields, not directly linked to nephrology, may also be interested in the book since many of the topics presented are related to other areas and serve as examples of their uses in medicine, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data. Finally, the content provides an important resource to medical students, discussing technologies that will certainly be integrated in their professional practice.
This is the 4th edition of Contemporary Nephrology Nursing, a most trusted guide for nurses and advance nurse practitioners, published by the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA). This edition contains 50 chapters updated with the latest advances and guidelines. There are also 10 brand new chapters including Active Medical Management without Dialysis, Oral Health and Chronic Kidney Disease, Genetics and Kidney Disease, Antibiotic Stewardship, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, Social Determinants of Health, Telehealth, and Complementary Therapies. These 60 chapters are divided into 10 sections for ease in finding the information you need at the time you need it. All chapters provide the most current, reliable, and relevant information available. A returning feature is the popular key concept summaries at the beginning of every chapter. A new feature is nursing alerts, which call out the latest evidence related to chapter topics. This classic guide promoting excellent patient outcomes while using evidence-based nephrology nursing care includes the latest innovations in nephrology nursing.
As can be easily seen, Module 2 contains assorted material to assist the nurse in understanding kidney disease, the patient with kidney disease, and interrelated topics. Chapter 1 begins with an in-depth review of genetics and genomics, since many experienced nurses learned relatively little about the topic when in school. The completion of the Human Genome Project catapulted genetic research that is already transforming health care and has great potential to continue this transformation. It certainly includes nephrology care and requires that nephrology nurses be knowledgeable about the matter. The chapter also covers anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Chapter 2 focuses specifically on chronic kidney disease and delivers a more detailed approach than the material presented in the previous chapter. Chapter 3 provides a wide array of material to be considered when caring for an individual patient. One of the new areas includes focus on the veteran. Chapter 4 concentrates on nutrition, and Chapter 5 addresses pharmacology. It behooves every nurse to always stay abreast of changes regarding medications, as this is one area that can change rapidly. At all times, be familiar with the package insert and consult with a pharmacist or other reliable source as needed. The foundation of Chapter 6 is infection control practices and is another area where information can change rapidly. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was used extensively as a resource.
Discover the fascinating world of nephrology through the eyes of a nurse, one of the essential links in this medical field. In this comprehensive and captivating book, delve into the heart of the relationship between the kidneys, these mysterious and vital organs, and the day-to-day challenges faced by the professionals who care for them. This book is a comprehensive guide with very precise instructions so that you know everything and don't get lost. "Nephrology Nursing Care - The Complete Guide" does more than just describe biological mechanisms. It offers a complete overview of the patient's nephrological journey, from the first symptoms to dialysis and renal transplantation. Through the lively accounts of experienced nurses, learn more about the realities of this profession, from typical days to complex cases. Each chapter takes you further in understanding the pathologies, innovative treatments and new technologies that are shaping the future of nephrology. You'll also explore the ethical issues, dilemmas and responsibilities that mark out the path of healthcare professionals. How do you deal with emotions and pressure, while ensuring quality care? How do you establish effective communication with patients and their families, and support them at what are often trying times? This book is also intended as a guide for all professionals wishing to develop their careers, with advice on continuing education, clinical research and management in nephrology. With a detailed glossary and a list of resources for learning and continuing education, this book is an indispensable ally for all healthcare professionals wishing to specialise in nephrology or to expand their knowledge. It's an invitation to take an instructive, poignant and inspiring journey into a world where human beings and science meet. Embark on this adventure and discover nephrology as you've never seen it before.
Develop the strong foundation in pathophysiology you need to guide your patient care! Exploring the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment of diseases and disorders, Pathophysiology, 7th Edition focuses on the major alterations in the homeostasis of body systems to provide you with a unifying framework. Current scientific findings and relevant global research are integrated throughout the book, with chapters organized by body system, beginning with an illustrated review of anatomy and normal physiology. Each chapter includes a discussion of the disease processes and abnormalities that may occur, with a focus on the pathophysiologic concepts involved. Practical learning resources emphasize critical thinking and help simplify this rigorous subject. Updated, full-color illustrations and photos throughout enable you to visualize disease and disease processes and gain a clearer understanding of the material. Easy-to-read style is simplified by input from readability experts, and includes many tables, boxes, and figures to highlight key content. Thorough content updates include the latest information on new treatment advances, over 100 new figures for improved clarity, and much more throughout the text. Global Health Care boxes highlight global healthcare concerns such as COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and more, with information on prevalence, mechanism of disease, and transmission. User-friendly learning resources in the text include chapter outlines, bolded key terms, key questions, Key Points boxes, Clinical Judgment challenges, and chapter summaries. Pediatric and Geriatric Considerations boxes include brief analyses of age-related changes associated with specific body systems. More than 1,000 illustrations help clarify complex pathophysiological concepts and make the book visually appealing. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies on the companion Evolve website help strengthen your clinical judgment skills in preparation for the new item types on the exam. NEW! COVID-19 coverage includes the most current scientific findings, prevalence, mechanism of disease, transmission, and treatment implications.
