This completely updated edition, is a practical quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of renal disorders. The book covers all common renal problems in a user-friendly outline format designed for rapid information retrieval. Coverage includes acute and chronic kidney diseases, fluid and electrolyte disorders, acid-base disturbances, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and hypertension. It includes up-to-date guidelines on use of newer radiologic techniques, a new chapter on glomerulonephritis and vasculitis, and expanded coverage of dialysis and transplantation. A chapter on drug dosing in patients with renal impairment provides specific recommendations for 500 drugs.