Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Disorders of sodium balance 13
3 Disorders of water balance (hypo- and hypernatremia) 30
4 Diuretics 51
5 Intravenous fluid replacement 67
6 Potassium homeostasis 78
7 Metabolic acidosis 96
8 Metabolic alkalosis 119
9 Respiratory and mixed acid-base disturbances 133
10 Disorders of serum calcium 142
11 Disorders of serum phosphorus 161
12 Disorders of serum magnesium 177
13 Nephrolithiasis 192
14 Urinalysis 208
15 Acute renal failure 227
16 Chronic kidney disease 251
17 Glomerular diseases 275
18 Tubulointerstitial diseases 306
19 Obstruction of the genitourinary tract 321
20 Essential hypertension 330
21 Secondary causes of hypertension 353
22 Urinary tract infection 375
Introduction
A concise review of the core principles and clinical entities
associated with nephrology at the point of care. Covers all major
acute and chronic kidney diseases, from acid/base disturbances to
stones to end stage renal disease. Features a concise, manageable
format with recommended timeframes for mastering the content, case
studies, and summary tables. Perfect for trainees and practicing non-
specialists