Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders [electronic resource] : Clinical Evaluation and Management /
Reddi, Alluru S.author.
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders: Clinical Evaluation & Management  is a clear and concise presentation of the fundamentals of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders frequently encountered in clinical practice.   Each chapter begins with pertinent basic physiology followed by its clinical disorder. Cases for each fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorder are discussed with answers.  In addition, board-type questions with explanations are provided for each clinical disorder to increase the knowledge for the clinician. Practical and clinically oriented, this book is a handy reference for practicing physicians, students, residents and fellows.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Fluids - Body fluid compartments -- Interpretation of urine electrolytes and osmolality -- Renal handling of NaCl and water.-Disorders of extracellular fluid volume -- Diuretics -- Intravenous solutions -- Part II: Electrolytes - Regulation of plasma osmolality: Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia -- Renal handling of potassium:  Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia -- Renal handling of calcium:  Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia -- Renal handling of phosphorus:  Hypophosphatemia and Hyperphosphatemia -- Renal handling of magnesium: Hypomagnesemia and Hypermagnesemia --   Part III: Acid-Base - Renal acidification - Approach to the patient with acid-base disorders -- Metabolic acidosis -- Metabolic alkalosis -- Respiratory alkalosis -- Respiratory acidosis -- Mixed acid-base disorders -- Renal tubular acidosis.
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders: Clinical Evaluation & Management  is a clear and concise presentation of the fundamentals of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders frequently encountered in clinical practice.   Each chapter begins with pertinent basic physiology followed by its clinical disorder. Cases for each fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorder are discussed with answers.  In addition, board-type questions with explanations are provided for each clinical disorder to increase the knowledge for the clinician. Practical and clinically oriented, this book is a handy reference for practicing physicians, students, residents and fellows.
Nephrology.
Internal medicine.
Critical care medicine.
Nephrology.
Internal Medicine.
Intensive / Critical Care Medicine.