Nephrology, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics
- 1st Edition, Volume 31-4 - October 12, 2015
- Latest edition
- Author: John Kellum
- Language: English
Dr. John Kellum has assembled an essential update on the topic of Nephrology as it relates to Critical Care Medicine. Articles include: Diagnostic criteria, Biomarkers for AKI,… Read more
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Dr. John Kellum has assembled an essential update on the topic of Nephrology as it relates to Critical Care Medicine. Articles include: Diagnostic criteria, Biomarkers for AKI, Sepsis-induced AKI,Drug-induced AKI, Cardio-renal syndrome,Surgery Associated AKI,Contrast-induced AKI, Principles of Fluid Therapy,Fluid composition and clinical effects, Renal replacement therapy, and Understanding acid-base.
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 31-4
- Published: October 12, 2015
- Language: English
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John Kellum
Dr. Kellum is a Distinguished Professor of Critical Care Medicine, Medicine, Bioengineering and Clinical and Translational Science and holds an Endowed Chair in Critical Care Research from the University of Pittsburgh. He is currently on leave and serving as the Chief Medical Officer for Spectral Medical, a late-stage medical device company developing diagnostics and therapeutics for sepsis. Dr. Kellum received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 1984. His postgraduate training includes an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester, NY, and a Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests span various aspects of Critical Care Medicine but center in critical care nephrology, sepsis, and multi-organ failure. He has authored more than 750 publications, has won several teaching awards teaching, has given more than 500 seminars and invited lectures worldwide.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Critical Care Medicine, Bioengineering and Clinical and Translational Science, UPMC, USA; Director, Center for Critical Care Nephrology