Hypertension, Fluid-Electrolytes, and Tubulopathies in Pediatric Nephrology Proceedings of Pediatric Nephrology Seminar VIII, held at Bal Harbour, Florida, January 25–29, 1981
The thrust here is for those who want to know more than the answer to an exam question - an approach to disease diagnosis and treatment which emphasizes thoughtful consideration of alternatives, finding ones way through uncertainties and lack of knowledge. The annual seminar on which this volume is...
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| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1982, 1982
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1982 |
| Series: | Developments in Nephrology
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Table of Contents:
- I. Fluid-Electrolytes
- Highlights: A Systematic Approach to Clinical Acid-Base Disorders Using Algorithms
- Fluid Balance in the Newborn
- Metabolic Alkalosis of Infancy
- Highlights: Evaluation of Selected Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
- Discussion
- II. Tubulopathies and Fluid-Electrolytes
- Clearance Methodology in the Study of Tubular Handling of Water and Sodium
- Sickle Cell Nephropathy
- Hyponatremia — An Approach to the Affected Child
- Renal Handling of Potassium in Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Highlights: Cystinosis
- Discussion
- III. Hypertension
- The Hypertension Problem in Children
- The Evaluation of the Child with Hypertension
- The Renin Angiotensin System in Childhood Hypertension
- Highlights: Initial Alterations of Renal Function in Children with Acute Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
- Disorders of Urate Metabolism in Children and Adults
- Discussion
- IV. Treatment Modalities
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone
- Management of Nephrotic Edema
- Highlights: Renal Function Modifications Induced by Furosemide in Children with Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
- Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension
- Discussion
- V. Workshop
- Clinico-Pathological Correlations
- Clinical Research and the Review Process: An Introduction Antonia C. Novello
- Participants
- Author Index