Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders (Clinical Physiology of Acid Base & Electrolyte Disorders)
Brand: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
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McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.43 x 9.2 inches
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071346821
Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
Print length: 1008 pages
Publication date: January 12, 2001
ISBN-13: 978-0071346825
Edition: 5th
subtitle: 5th Edition
author: Burton Rose Theodore Post
review: Editorial Reviews From the Back Cover “The core of information that the clinician should possess” -- From the Preface Like its highly acclaimed predecessors, the Fifth Edition of this classic effectively integrates the essentials of renal and electrolyte physiology with the common clinical disorders of acid-base and electrolyte balance. FEATURES: *An easy-to-read writing style that demystifies this difficult subject *Basic science coverage of water and electrolyte physiology, renal physiology, and regulation of water and electrolyte balance *Clinical chapters that quickly guide you through key points of etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of common disorders *Crystal clear figures and handy tables that summarize key information *End-of-chapter problems that test mastery of the material NEW IN THIS EDITION: *New sections on endothelin and nitric oxide *State-of-the-art information on the properties of the calcium-sensing receptor *Revised and expanded coverage of the neurologic sequelae of hyponatremia *In-depth discussion of the edematous states, including heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, and cirrhosis *Hundreds of new references About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide