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Protocols in Pediatric Nephrology is a concise text that provides practical information on evaluation and management of major acute and chronic kidney disorders in children. Categorized into ten sections, each chapter outlines essential clinical features followed by brief description of the diagnostic evaluation. There is emphasis on key aspects of clinical management in accordance with the contemporary practices. Unique features of this edition include: An extensive coverage of pediatric glomerular disorders, including latest therapeutic practices Sections on tubular diseases, and structural renal and urinary tract disorders, incorporating algorithms, comprehensive tables and practical guidelines on management Chapters on  'Acute kidney injury' and 'Chronic kidney disease' give in detail differential diagnosis and evaluation, management or complications and renal replacement therapies References to relevant websites and resources for Support Reading An exhaustive list of appendices providing reference for bedside management Accompanying DVD demonstrates common procedures (kidney biopsy, insertion of catheters for peritoneal dialysis) and provides a pictorial resource of histological slides, radiographs and algorithms Covering all clinically relevant topics, the book will serve as a primary and up- to- date resource for postgraduate students, trainees and clinicians involved in the care of children with kidney disease. About the Author Arvind Bagga  is a Professor, Department of Pediatrics, and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He is recognized for his role in promoting quality specialty care and facilitating manpower training. He has been a councilor of the International Society  of Nephorology. Prof bagga has edited several textbooks, including Essential Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology, and pediatric and Neonatal Emergencies, and has coordinated and formulation of standard treatment guidelines for common childhood renal disorders. Table of Contents Section I DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION 1. Evaluation of Kidney Function 2. Approach to Proteinuria 3. Evaluation of Hematuria 4. Renal Biopsy Section II STRUCTURAL DISEASES 5. Antenatal Hydronephrosis 6. Cystic Diseases 7. Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney 8. Single Kidney Section III ELECTROLYTE DISORDERS AND TUBULAR DISEASES 9. Disorders of Sodium Balance 10. Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia 11. Renal Tubular Acidosis 12. Metabolic Alkalosis 13. Polyuria 14. Nephrolithiasis and Nephrocalcinosis 15. Rickets Section IV NEPHROTIC SYNDROME 16. Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome 17. Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome 18. Supportive Care in Nephrotic Syndrome 19. Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome Section V GLOMERULONEPHRITIS 20. Acute Glomerulonephritis 21. Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis 22. Lupus Nephritis 23. Henoch-Schönlein Purpura 24. IgA Nephropathy 25. Membranous Nephropathy 26. Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis 27. Hepatitis B and C Associated Nephropathies Section VI DISORDERS OF THE URINARY TRACT 28. Urinary Tract Infections 29. Voiding Disorders 30. Obstructive Uropathy Section VII ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 31. Management of Acute Kidney Injury 32. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Section VIII CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND HYPERTENSION 33. Principles of Management 34. Mineral Bone Disease 35. Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease 36. Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease 37. Supportive Care in Chronic Kidney Disease 38. Hypertension Section IX RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 39. Choice of Modality 40. Hemodialysis 41. Peritoneal Dialysis 42. Assessment of Dialysis Adequacy 43. Transplantation Section X SPECIFIC THERAPY 44. Intravenous Pulse Therapies 45. Plasmapheresis APPENDICES Appendix 1: Important Formulae Appendix 2: Conversion from Conventional to SI Units Appendix 3: Drug Dose Modification in Renal Disease Appendix 4: Drugs Requiring No or Minimal Modification in Renal Failure Appendix 5: Composition of Intravenous Fluids Appendix 6: Alkali and Phosphate Supplements Appendix7A: Normal Values for Blood Pressure Centiles in Boys Appendix 7B: Normal Values for Blood Pressure Centiles in Girls Appendix 8: Normal Values for Serum Creatinine and GFR Appendix 9: Tubular Reabsorption of Phosphate Appendix 10: Bipolar Renal Length on Ultrasound Appendix 11: Nutritive Values of Common Food Items Appendix 12: Radiation Dose in Procedures Appendix 13: Vaccination in Kidney Disease