Core Concepts in the Disorders of Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance [Hardcover]

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.

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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.

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Written by 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.Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders are central to the day-to-day practice of patient care. This book offers comprehensive reviews and step-by-step analysis of the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management of selected clinical problems.Chapter 1
The Physiology of Water Homeostasis
Jeff M. Sands, David B. Mount, and Harold E. Layton

Chapter 2
Disorders of Water Metabolism
Joshua M. 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