CRC Handbook of Clinical Chemistry, Volume IV
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: CRC-Press
Published: October 31, 1989
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 380
ISBN-13: 9780849370847
Subjects: Chemistry; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Science/Mathematics; Pathology; Medical / Pharmacology
First sentence: Prior to the systematic study of electrolyte and acid-base problems, fluids were administered empirically to patients who were obviously dehydrated, with markedly elevated temperatures characteristic of certain illnesses such as malaria and yellow fever.