Tag Isaac Teitelbaum

Nephrology

Correction of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Derangements by Peritoneal Dialysis in Acute Kidney Injury

Objectives This chapter will: 1. Describe the key components of an acute peritoneal dialysis prescription in patients with acute kidney injury in the intensive care unit. 2. Explore the role of acute peritoneal dialysis in the management of patients with…

Critical Care Nephrology
March 8, 2024

Anesthesia

Urinary tract obstruction

A patent urinary tract is necessary for optimal kidney function. Under normal circumstances, urine passes unimpeded from the renal pelvises to the tip of the urethra. Obstruction can occur anywhere along this pathway and may lead to both acute and…

Textbook of Critical Care
November 23, 2023