This is an overview of the physiology and early therapy of kidney dysfunction that can occur in patients in the critical care unit. ... This is a concise, easy-to-read book for bedside intensivists, with a view to facilitating more effective consultation and performance of renal replacement therapy. Trainees with significant critical care exposure, fellows in advanced critical care training, and staff members desiring a rapidly read pocket guide will benefit from this book ... . (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2015)