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. Presented in a new softcover format, 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 in a new softcover edition. The volume provides in-depth discussions of the basic functioning of the kidneys, skin and the lungs. Each chapter describes the 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 provideshealth professionals in many areas of research and practice with the most up-to-date, accessible, and 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 of Water 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: Disorders of Magnesium Homeostasis. General Overview of Magnesium Balance and Renal Regulation. Section VI: Disorders of Phosphorus Homeostasis. General Overview of Phosphorus Balance and Renal Regulation. Section VII: Disorders of Acid-Base Homeostasis. Normal Acid-Base Homeostasis. Section VIII: Special Situations of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders.

• ISBN: 978-1-61779-410-0
• Editorial: Humana Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 411
• Fecha Publicación: 28/10/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés