Overview

This extensively revised and updated third edition of an indispensable resource brings together - in one place - vital information about fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base physiology and fluid therapy for dogs and cats. The in-depth and clinically relevant approach of the previous editions has been retained. Valuable insights to interpretation of laboratory results and therapy recommendations appear throughout the text. Three new chapters dealing with strong ion difference approach to acid base balance, the clinical approach to the dehydrated patient, and enteral nutrition are included as well as expanded discussions of disorders of calcium, fluid therapy for gastrointestinal and pancreatic disease, and hemodialysis. Extensive references are included at the end of each chapter to provide the reader with important alternate reading for further research.

Full Product Details

Author:   Stephen P. DiBartola
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   W B Saunders Co Ltd
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.860kg
ISBN:  

9780721639499

ISBN 10:   0721639496
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   18 January 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Section 1: Applied Physiology 1. Applied physiology of body fluids in dogs and cats 2. Applied renal physiology Section 2: Electrolyte Disorders 3. Disorders of sodium and water: Hypernatremia and hyponatremia 4. Disorders of chloride: Hyperchloremia and hypochloremia 5. Disorders of potassium: Hyperkalemia and hypokalemia 6. Disorders of calcium: Hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia EXPANDED! 7. Disorders of phosphorus: Hyperphosphatemia and hypophosphatemia 8. Disorders of magnesium: Hypomagnesemia Section 3: Acid-Base Disorders 9. Introduction to acid-base disorders 10. Metabolic acid-base disorders 11. Respiratory acid-base disorders 12. Mixed acid-base disorders 13. Strong ion difference approach to acid-base balance NEW! Section 4: Fluid Therapy 14. Introduction to Fluid Therapy 15. Technical aspects of fluid therapy: Catheters and monitoring of fluid therapy 16. Monitoring fluid therapy and complications of fluid therapy NEW! 17. Perioperative management of fluid therapy 18. Fluid therapy for gastrointestinal and pancreatic disease 19. Fluid therapy for hepatic disease EXPANDED! 20. Fluid therapy in endocrine and metabolic disorders 21. Fluid and diuretic therapy in heart failure 22. Fluid therapy during intrinsic renal failure 23. Shock Syndromes Section 5: Special Therapy 24. Blood transfusion and blood substitutes 25. Total parenteral nutrition 26. Enteral nutrition NEW! 27. Fluid therapy with macromolecular plasma volume expanders 28. Peritoneal dialysis 29. Hemodialysis EXPANDED!

Reviews

'this book is not for the faint-hearted as it takes a serious approach to a serious area of veterianry practise... The name of the book has been changed for this third edition to more accurately reflect its content... the content of some of the chapters has not changed greatly between this and the previous edition; however, the layoput and formatting of the text has been updated and this makes the book seem easier to read... A particular strength of this book is that it often contains answers to the questions you want to ask or are asked by colleagues, such as, 'why do you give lactate-containing fluids to animals with lactic acidosis?' Not only does it contain the answers, it explains it in a logical manner so that you can truly understand the meaning. I have not come across any veterianry texts that provide sucha depth of understanding on the subject of fluids, electroltes and acid-base... It is hghly recommended for the those who wish to deepen their knowledge of these important areas.'<br> The Veterinary Record<br> 22/06/6<br><br> DiBartola is the gold standard reference book for fluid and electrolyte therapy and has been for almost 15 years. It provides an in-depth approach to all the topics addressed and the fact that it includes applied physiology allows a greater<br>understanding of every topic. DiBartola gives a comprehensive explanation of the physiology of electrolytes and the causes, effects and treatment of their imbalances. It is a valuable aid in the treatment of electrolyte anomalies.

'this book is not for the faint-hearted as it takes a serious approach to a serious area of veterianry practise... The name of the book has been changed for this third edition to more accurately reflect its content... the content of some of the chapters has not changed greatly between this and the previous edition; however, the layoput and formatting of the text has been updated and this makes the book seem easier to read... A particular strength of this book is that it often contains answers to the questions you want to ask or are asked by colleagues, such as, 'why do you give lactate-containing fluids to animals with lactic acidosis?' Not only does it contain the answers, it explains it in a logical manner so that you can truly understand the meaning. I have not come across any veterianry texts that provide sucha depth of understanding on the subject of fluids, electroltes and acid-base... It is hghly recommended for the those who wish to deepen their knowledge of these important areas.'<br> The Veterinary Record<br> 22/06/6 <br> DiBartola is the gold standard reference book for fluid and electrolyte therapy and has been for almost 15 years. It provides an in-depth approach to all the topics addressed and the fact that it includes applied physiology allows a greater<br>understanding of every topic. DiBartola gives a comprehensive explanation of the physiology of electrolytes and the causes, effects and treatment of their imbalances. It is a valuable aid in the treatment of electrolyte anomalies.

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