Overview

Portable Fluids and Electrolytes is a compact powerhouse of clinical information on fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Our nurse-experts have sorted through the mass of clinical information and focused in on what nurses need most in daily practice. This need-to-know information is presented in an easy-to-use, concise format for time-starved nurses, with bullets, lists, and hundreds of illustrations, charts, diagrams, and photographs. Portable Fluids and Electrolytes provides clear explanations of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, with banner heads to indicate life-threatening imbalances. In addition, the handbook includes detailed information on I.V. therapy.

Full Product Details

Author:   Springhouse
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Springhouse Publishing Co ,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9781582556789

ISBN 10:   1582556784
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   01 June 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Contributors and consultants Foreword Part 1: Fluid and electrolyte balance 1 Fluid balance 2 Electrolyte balance 3 Acid-base balance Part 2: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances 4 Fluid imbalances 5 Sodium imbalances 6 Potassium imbalances 7 Magnesium imbalances 8 Calcium imbalances 9 Phosphorus imbalances 10 Chloride imbalances 11 Acid-base imbalances Part 3: Disorders affecting fluid and electrolyte balance 12 Heat syndromes 13 Heart failure 14 Respiratory failure 15 Excessive GI fluid losses 16 Renal failure 17 Burns Part 4: I.V. therapy 18 Introduction to I.V. therapy 19 Peripheral I.V. therapy 20 Central venous therapy 21 Total parenteral nutrition Appendices and index Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in pediatric patients Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in elderly patients Selected references Index

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