Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Physiology: A Problem-Based Approach

Description

With a strong focus on problem solving and clinical decision making, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Physiology is your comprehensive, go-to guide on the diagnosis and management of fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base disorders. This in-depth reference moves smoothly from basic physiology to practical clinical guidance, taking into account new discoveries; new understanding of fluid, acid-base, and electrolyte physiology; and new treatment options available to today’s patients. An essential resource for nephrologists and emergency practitioners, this extensively revised edition helps you make the best management decisions based on the most current knowledge.

Key Features

• Presents questions and explanations throughout that let you test your knowledge and hone your skills.
• High-yield margin notes and key point boxes make essential information easy to review.
• Numerous line drawings, diagnostic algorithms, and tables facilitate reference.
• Distinguished authors apply their extensive experience in research, clinical practice, and education to make theoretical and clinical knowledge easy to understand and apply.

Table of Contents

1. Section One Acid Base
   1. Chapter 1 Principles of Acid-Base Physiology
   2. Chapter 2 Tools to Use to Diagnose Acid-Base Disorders
   3. Chapter 3 Metabolic Acidosis: Clinical Approach
   4. Chapter 4 Metabolic Acidosis caused by a Deficit of NaHCO3
   5. Chapter 5 Ketoacidosis
   6. Chapter 6 Metabolic Acidosis: Acid Gain Types
   7. Chapter 7 Metabolic Alkalosis
   8. Chapter 8 Respiratory Acid-Base Disturbances
2. Section Two Salt and Water
   1. Chapter 9 Sodium and Water Physiology
   2. Chapter10 Hyponatremia
   3. Chapter 11 Hypernatremia
   4. Chapter 12 Polyuria
3. Section Three Potassium
   1. Chapter 13 Potassium Physiology
   2. Chapter 14 Hypokalemia
   3. Chapter 15 Hyperkalemia
4. Section Four Integrative Physiology
   1. Chapter 16 Hyperglycemia
   2. List of Cases
   3. List of Flow Charts
5. Index

Authors Biography

Kamel Kamel

Affiliations and Expertise
Professor, Department of Medicine, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Mitchell Halperin

Affiliations and Expertise
Renal Division, St. Michael’s Hospital; Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada