Main description:

Expanded with six additional chapters and new study questions, 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 the knowledge for the clinician.

Practical and clinically oriented, this book is a handy 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