Fluid and electrolytes in pediatrics: a comprehensive handbook

One of the time-honored foundations of the practice of pediatric medicine is the understanding and application of the principles of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders. Fluid and Electrolytes in Pediatrics: A Comprehensive Handbook brings together a select group of authors who share a passion and an appreciation of the contributions of pioneers in pediatric medicine and an expertise for their respective areas. The volume provides in-depth discussions of the basic functioning of the kidneys, skin and the lungs. Each chapter describesthe etiology and demographics, biological mechanisms, patient presentation characteristics, therapy options and consequences of optimal treatment as well as delayed treatment. Fluid and Electrolytes in Pediatrics: A Comprehensive Handbook provides health professionals in many areas of research and practice with the most up-to-date, well referenced volume on the importance of the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte concentrations in the pediatric population, especially under acute care. Written by pioneers and experts in their respective fields The 'go to' source for pediatricians, residents, students and allied health professionals Presents unique information with extensive tables, lists, and algorithms INDICE: From the contents Section I: Disorders of Sodium Homeostasis. General Overview of Sodium Balance and Renal Regulation.- Section II: Disorders ofWater Homeostasis. General Overview of Water Balance and Renal Regulation.- Section III: Disorders of Potassium Homeostasis. General Overview of Potassium Balance and Renal Regulation.- Section IV: Disorders of Calcium Homeostasis. General Overview of Calcium Balance and Renal Regulation.- Section V: Disordersof Magnesium Homeostasis. General Overview of Magnesium Balance and Renal Regulation.- Section VI: Disorders of Phosphorus Homeostasis. General Overview ofPhosphorus Balance and Renal Regulation.- Section VII: Disorders of Acid-BaseHomeostasis. Normal Acid-Base Homeostasis.- Section VIII: Special Situations of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders.

• ISBN: 978-1-60327-224-7
• Editorial: Humana
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 398
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés