This book focuses on the specialized care of patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions in the ICU. It covers the management of acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring renal replacement therapies like hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The book emphasizes fluid and electrolyte balance, medication management, and the prevention of complications associated with renal failure. Suitable for critical care nurses, it includes clinical guidelines, case studies, and best practices for optimizing renal patient outcomes. Additionally, it explores the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education in comprehensive renal care.
Harper O'Donnell is an expert in renal nursing within intensive care settings, with a focus on managing kidney-related complications in critically ill patients. Harper has authored studies on renal replacement therapies and fluid management in the ICU. She serves as an editor for textbooks on renal nursing and critical care. Her interests include optimizing kidney care in intensive care units and enhancing nursing strategies for managing renal failure.