The solution of a problem in fluid and electrolyte imbalance is one of the most satisfying
challenges in medicine. In addition to the potential benefit to the patient, it provides a bolster …

In management of fluid and electrolyte problems in the emergency department several
important principles are:(1) never completely trust the laboratory,(2) abnormalities should be …

The art of the general practitioner is not dead-it is carried on in the practice of the
nephrologist. Renal disease and its consequences overlap many of the medical and …

Serious disturbances of fluid and electrolyte balance are frequently encountered in acutely
ill patients; somewhat less often in the chronically sick. There seems to be a trend for such …

This is a multiauthored text covering clinical fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base problems,
subjects addressed by several other recently published books. The format of the text …

Electrolyte emergencies are best prevented in patients with renal impairments. However,
many of the imbalances mentioned in this article are common problems in acute care …

This book is the second edition of a new standard text and reference dealing with body
water and solutes. The approach is comprehensive. As a subject, fluid and electrolyte …

6. The removal of a blood clot blocking the eye of the catheter is best accomplished by
forcing fluid through the catheter and not by sucking it into the lumen of the catheter. 7. A …

S urgical diseases are frequently closely related to acid-base balance and fluid-electrolyte
balance. Surgeons must be skilled in fluid and electrolyte management and treatment. It is …

Preview Choice of therapy for hypovolemia often depends on the severity of fluid loss and
related dysfunctions. In this article, Dr Pflederer provides a detailed review of management …