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

The new edition of this practical guide provides expert advice for the bedside management of acid-base and electrolyte disorders. Up-to-date coverage is presented in a concise style with a definite clinical approach. The authors are respected internationally as leaders in this field.

Presents the very latest advances in knowledge about molecular biology; acute and chronic hyponatremia; endogenous acid production; Bartters and Gittelmans syndromes; the concentrating mechanism of the renal medulla; the production and purpose of GI organic acid, cerebral salt wasting, and much more.

Begins each section with a concise overview of basic physiology, followed by discussions of the associated disorders pathophysiology and management.

Incorporates relevant information on energy metabolism and endocrine, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and cardiovascular physiology.

Features a consistent, user-friendly formatwith diagnostic algorithms and explicit treatment guidelinesto make reference easy.

Includes numerous case studies (more than ever in this New Edition) that illustrate how key management principles are applied in practice.

“Figures, algorithms, and tables...clearly summarize a lot of information, facilitating the comprehension of the topic under discussion. ―Pediatric Nephrology