BookAlluru S. Reddi.
Summary: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders: Clinical Evaluation & Management is a clear and concise presentation of the fundamentals of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders frequently encountered in clinical practice. Each chapter begins with pertinent basic physiology followed by its clinical disorder. Cases for each fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorder are discussed with answers. In addition, board-type questions with explanations are provided for each clinical disorder 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: Physiology
Disorders of Magnesium: Hypomagnesemia
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.