Hypertension, Fluid-Electrolytes, and Tubulopathies in Pediatric Nephrology

I. Fluid-Electrolytes.- Highlights: A Systematic Approach to Clinical Acid-Base Disorders Using Algorithms.- Fluid Balance in the Newborn.- Metabolic Alkalosis of Infancy.- Highlights: Evaluation of Selected Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders.- Discussion.- II. Tubulopathies and Fluid-Electrolytes.- Clearance Methodology in the Study of Tubular Handling of Water and Sodium.- Sickle Cell Nephropathy.- Hyponatremia — An Approach to the Affected Child.- Renal Handling of Potassium in Chronic Renal Insufficiency.- Highlights: Cystinosis.- Discussion.- III. Hypertension.- The Hypertension Problem in Children.- The Evaluation of the Child with Hypertension.- The Renin Angiotensin System in Childhood Hypertension.- Highlights: Initial Alterations of Renal Function in Children with Acute Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis.- Disorders of Urate Metabolism in Children and Adults.- Discussion.- IV. Treatment Modalities.- Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone.- Management of Nephrotic Edema.- Highlights: Renal Function Modifications Induced by Furosemide in Children with Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis.- Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension.- Discussion.- V. Workshop.- Clinico-Pathological Correlations.- Clinical Research and the Review Process: An Introduction Antonia C. Novello.- Participants.- Author Index.