Beschreibung
This book provides a current understanding of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRT) techniques with a focus on drug dosing in critically ill children receiving CRRT. Strategies include the role of therapeutic drug monitoring, effect of CRRT on drug pharmacokinetics, variations in the drugs properties, newer kidney injury biomarkers and simple and easy methods for estimating drug clearance. The conclusion of this book features case reports focused on the patients' symptoms and laboratory data as they present in clinical practice and the type of CRRT modality needed to provide quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy will expand the clinical knowledge and experience of practicing nephrologists and other professionals involved in the care of children suffering from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) to improve and sustain their quality of life.
Autorenporträt
Farahnak Assadi, M.D.Distinguished Professor, Emeritus Department of PediatricsRush University Medical College Division of NephrologyRush Children's HospitalChicago, IllinoisUSA Fatemeh Ghane Sharbaf, M.D. Associate ProfessorDepartment of Pediatrics Section of Nephrology Mashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhad, Iran
