Fluids and Electrolytes with Clinical Applications

by Kee, Joyce LeFever; Paulanka, Betty J.; Polek, Carolee

• ISBN13: 9781435453678
• ISBN10: 1435453670
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-21
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Fluids and Electrolytes with Clinical Applications: A Programmed Approach puts you in control of your learning experience. The self-paced, programmed approach makes learning and mastering difficult concepts simple and straightforward. The eighth edition provides a comprehensive survey of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalance concepts from the functions and movement of body fluids to intravenous solutions.

Table of Contents

Body Fluid and its Function

Body Fluid: It's Function and Movement

Fluids and their Influence on the Body

ECFVD

ECFVE

ECFVS

ICFVE

Clinical Problems Associated with Fluid Imbalances

Electrolytes and their Influence on the Body

Introduction: Cations and Anions

Potassium Imbalance

Sodium and Chloride Imbalances

Calcium Imbalances

Magnesium Imbalances

Phosphorous Imbalances

Clinical Problems associated with Electrolyte Imbalances

Acid Base Balance and Imbalance

Introduction

Regulatory Mechanisms for PH control

Determination of Acid-Base Imbalances

Metabolic Acidosis and Alkaloses

Respiratory Acidosis and Alkaloses

Summary of Acid Base Imbalances

Clinical Situations: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction

Fluid Problems of Infants and Children

Fluid Problems of the Older Adult

Trauma and Shock

Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery with F/E Imbalances

Renal Failure: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Chronic Diseases with Fluid, Electrolyte Imbalances

Introduction: CHF DM COPD

Glossary

Reference

Index

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