Core Concepts in the Disorders of Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance

ISBN-13: 9781489978073 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 377 str.

David Mount; Mohamed H. Sayegh; Ajay K. Singh

Opis

Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders are central to the day-to-day practice of patient care. This book offers comprehensive reviews and step-by-step analysis of the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management of selected clinical problems.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"This book reviews the pathophysiology and management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. ... It is clearly targeted for those desiring a deeper understanding of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders. Nephrologists, nephrology fellows, and any physician with an interest in the area of fluid disorders would benefit from this book. ... This is a valuable resource for nephrologists that also could be useful for internists or researchers with a particular interest in nephrology." (Edwin James Avallone, Doody's Review Service, January, 2013)

Spis treści

Chapter 1
The Physiology of Water Homeostasis
Jeff M. Sands, David B. Mount, and Harold E. Layton

Chapter 2
Disorders of Water Metabolism
Joshua M. Thurman and Tomas Berl

Chapter 3
Potassium and the Dyskalemias
Alan Segal

Chapter 4
Disorders of Calcium, Phosphate, and Magnesium Metabolism
Ali Hariri, David B. Mount, and Asghar Rastegar

Chapter 5
Management of Fluid and Electrolyte Abnormalities in Children
John T. Herrin

Chapter 6
Diuretic Therapy
Arohan R. Subramanya and David H. Ellison

Chapter 7
Renal Acidification Mechanisms
I. David Weiner, Jill W. Verlander, and Charles S. Wingo

Chapter 8
Core Concepts and Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis
Michael R. Wiederkehr and Orson W. Moe

Chapter 9
Metabolic Alkalosis
F. John Gennari

Chapter 10
Respiratory Acid-Base Disorders
Biff F. Palmer

Chapter 11
Mixed Acid-Base Disorders
Jeffrey A. Krautand Ira Kurtz

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Case Studies in Electrolyte and Acid-Base DisordersDavid B. Mount}
Chapter 12
Case Studies in Electrolyte and Acid-Base DisordersDavid B. Mount

Blurb

Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders are central to the day-to-day practice of almost all areas of patient-centered medicine – both medical and surgical.  Virtually every aspect of these disorders has experienced major developments in recent years.

 

Core Concepts in the Disorders of Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance encompasses these new findings in comprehensive reviews of both pathophysiology and clinical management.  In addition, this volume offers clinical examples providing step-by-step analysis of the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management of selected clinical problems.

 

Written by the leaders in researching and treating electrolyte disorders, this reference is an invaluable resource for both the nephrologist and the non-specialist physician, or medical trainee.