In: Clinical Avian Medicine, Harrison G.J. and Lightfoot T.L. (Eds.). Publisher: Clinical Avian Medicine (Clinical Avian Medicine - Avian Medicine Online - Brought to you by HBD International). Internet Publisher: International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca NY (www.ivis.org), Last updated: 19-Jan-2009; A3822.0109
Evaluating and Treating the Kidneys
M.S. Echols
Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Austin, TX, USA.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Pathophysiology, Pathogenesis and Classification of Avian Renal Disease
Anatomy
Physiology
General Mechanisms and Consequences of Renal Injury
General Renal Disease Categories
Part 2: A Review of Diagnosis and Management
History and Physical Examination
Diagnostic Tests
Plasma Electrolytes
Microbiologic Analysis
Urinalysis
Electrophoresis
Imaging
Water Deprivation Testing
Identifying Uric Acid Crystals
Evaluating Glomerular Filtration Rate
Biopsy
Treatment
Therapeutic Considerations
Diuresis and Fluid Therapy
Antibiotics
Managing Hyperuricemia, Renal Fibrosis and Amyloidosis
Dietary Modification
Nutritional Supplementation
Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Treatment Summary
Prognosis
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Evaluating and Treating the Kidneys
M.S. Echols
Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Austin, TX, USA.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Pathophysiology, Pathogenesis and Classification of Avian Renal Disease
Anatomy
Physiology
General Mechanisms and Consequences of Renal Injury
General Renal Disease Categories
Part 2: A Review of Diagnosis and Management
History and Physical Examination
Diagnostic Tests
Plasma Electrolytes
Microbiologic Analysis
Urinalysis
Electrophoresis
Imaging
Water Deprivation Testing
Identifying Uric Acid Crystals
Evaluating Glomerular Filtration Rate
Biopsy
Treatment
Therapeutic Considerations
Diuresis and Fluid Therapy
Antibiotics
Managing Hyperuricemia, Renal Fibrosis and Amyloidosis
Dietary Modification
Nutritional Supplementation
Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Treatment Summary
Prognosis
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