Core concepts in the disorders of fluid, electrolytes and acid-base balance

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. .Writtenby leading experts in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders, this reference is an invaluable resource for both the nephrologist and the non-specialist physician, or medical trainee. INDICE: Chapter 1.The Physiology of Water Homeostasis.Jeff M. Sands, DavidB. Mount, and Harold E. Layton.Chapter 2.Disorders of Water Metabolism.JoshuaM. 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.Chapter 12.Case Studies in Electrolyte and Acid-Base DisordersDavid B. Mount.Chapter 12.Case Studies in Electrolyte and Acid-Base DisordersDavid B. Mount

• ISBN: 978-1-4614-3769-7
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Fecha Publicación: 31/07/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés