Main description:

This updated edition provides a clear and concise understanding of the fundamentals of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders that are frequently encountered in clinical practice. Each chapter follows a standard format that begins with pertinent basic physiology followed by its clinical disorder. Cases for each fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorder are discussed, along with board-type questions with explanations to increase clinicians' knowledge. Revised with new developments in the field, this edition's expanded chapters cover useful information left out of other textbooks.

This practical, current, and clinically oriented book is a must-have reference for practicing physicians, students, residents and fellows.

Contents:

Body Fluid Compartments

Interpretation of Urine Electrolytes and Osmolality

Renal Handling of NaCl and Water

Intravenous Fluids: Composition and Indications

Diuretics

Disorders of Extracellular Fluid Volume: Basic Concepts

Disorders of ECF Volume: Congestive Heart Failure

Disorders of ECF Volume: Cirrhosis of the Liver

Disorders of ECF Volume: Nephrotic Syndrome

Disorders of ECF Volume: Volume Contraction

Disorders of Water Balance: Physiology

Disorders of Water Balance: Hyponatremia

Disorders of Water Balance: Hypernatremia

Disorders of Potassium: Physiology

Disorders of Potassium: Hypokalemia

Disorders of Potassium: Hyperkalemia

Disorders of Calcium: Physiology

Disorders of Calcium: Hypocalcemia

Disorders of Calcium: Hypercalcemia

Disorders of Phosphate: Physiology

Disorders of Phosphate: Hypophosphatemia

Disorders of Phosphate: Hyperphosphatemia

Disorders of Magnesium: Hypermagnesemia

Acid-Base Physiology

Evaluation of an Acid-Base Disorder

High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis

Hyperchloremic Metabolic Acidosis: Renal Tubular Acidosis

Hyperchloremic Metabolic Acidosis: Nonrenal Causes

Metabolic Alkalosis

Respiratory Acidosis

Respiratory Alkalosis

Mixed Acid-Base Disorders

Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base disorders in Special Conditions - Acute kidney injury

Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base disorders in Special Conditions - Chronic kidney disease

Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base disorders in Special Conditions - Kidney transplantation

Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base disorders in Special Conditions - Pregnancy

Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base disorders in Special Conditions - Liver disease