Fluid, Electrolyte, Metabolic and Respiratory Acid-Base Management
A VIMALASynopsis
Right from the basics of fluid electrolyte abnormalities, fluid therapy, and analysis of pulmonary physiology to the analysis of respiratory acid-base, interpretation of ABG, maintenance of H+ ion balance and much more, there is often the need for a comprehensive approach. This book is an attempt to look at some such aforementioned situations and seeks to offer a better understanding and approach through specific case studies and examples.
Synopsis
Right from the basics of fluid electrolyte abnormalities, fluid therapy, and analysis of pulmonary physiology to the analysis of respiratory acid-base, interpretation of ABG, maintenance of H+ ion balance and much more, there is often the need for a comprehensive approach. This book is an attempt to look at some such aforementioned situations and seeks to offer a better understanding and approach through specific case studies and examples.
Description
Right from the basics of fluid electrolyte abnormalities, fluid therapy, and analysis of pulmonary physiology to the analysis of respiratory acid-base, interpretation of ABG, maintenance of H+ ion balance and much more, there is often the need for a comprehensive approach. This book is an attempt to look at some such aforementioned situations and seeks to offer a better understanding and approach through specific case studies and examples.
Key Features
This educative book discusses electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities encountered in intensive care. The purpose of this book is to guide the postgraduates in various disciplines of medicine, practicing medical professionals, nephrologists and intensivists in the management of critically ill patients.
In effect, the book highlights:
• Comprehensive approach to fluid therapy including calculation of maintenance fluid, assessment of fluid status, composition and distribution of commonly used parenteral fluids.
• Simplified approach to analysis of metabolic and respiratory acid-base abnormalities. The text covers discussion on Stewart ion approach and ventilator management and up-to-date advances in the field.
• Problem-based clinical approach to electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities using patient scenarios.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2014)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
366 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789351521938
Item Weight :
410 grams
Dimensions :
5.5 x 8.5
Printing Format Color :
Single Color