Overview

This handbook discusses the diagnosis and management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base problems. Emphasis is placed on clinical manifestations rather than on physiology and pathophysiology. The scope of this book covers disorders throughout the lifespan.

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Author:   Leonard G. Feld
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
ISBN:  

9780750699570

ISBN 10:   0750699574
Pages:   275
Publication Date:   April 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Disorders of sodium homeostasis: General Overview of Sodium Balance and Renal Regulation; Clinical Assessment of Renal Sodium Excretion; Hypovolemic Disorders. Disorders of water homeostasis: General Overview of Water Balance and Renal Regulation; Clinical Assessment of Renal Water Excretion; Hyponatremic Disorders. Disorders of potassium homeostasis: General Overview of Potassium Balance and Renal Regulation; Clinical Assessment of Renal Potassium Excretion; Hypokalemic Disorders; Hyperkalemic Disorders. Disorders of calcium homeostasis: General Overview of Calcium Balance and Renal Regulation; Clinical Assessment of Renal Calcium Excretion; Hypocalcemic Disorders; Hypercalcemic Disorders. Disorders of magnesium homeostasis: General Overview of Magnesium Balance and Renal Regulation; Clinical Assessment of Renal Magnesium Excretion; Hypomagnesemic Disorders; Hypermagnesimic Disorders. Disorders of phosphorus homeostasis: General Overview of Phosphorus Balance and Renal Regulation; Clinical Assessment of Renal Phosphorus Excretion; Hypophosphatemic Disorders; Hyperphosphatemic Disorders. Disorders of acid-base homeostasis: Normal Acid-Base Homeostasis; Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis; Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Alkalosis; Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Acidosis; Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Alkalosis. Social situations of fluid and electrolyte disorders: Liver Disease; Renal Failure; Endocrine Disease; Pregnancy; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Drug-Induced Abnormalities; Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition; The Forgotten Mineral: Uric Acid

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