Fluid and electrolyte balance is an important everyday practice on the intensive care unit. It
is an integral part of everyday care of the patient. It is governed by many processes and is …

Abstract Final Abstract (150-500 words): Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities are common in
critically ill patients. Inability to diagnose them in time and manage them properly can prove …

Disturbances in water and electrolytes are common in the intensive care unit (ICU). In the
first section of this chapter the physiology of water balance, including the distribution of …

H. Kenneth Spalding and Salvatore R. Goodwin p~ HYSICIANS who care for critically ill
patients in the operating room and the intensive care unit will be faced with hypovolemic …

This interactive exercise is designed to provide a review of clinically relevant issues
experienced by the critically ill patient with fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and to assist the …

Electrolyte disturbance is almost ubiquitous in the critically ill. Competent analysis and
management are crucial in providing quality intensive care, as evaluation may provide an …

Background: Fluid and electrolytes disturbances are among the most common clinical
problems encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU). Studies among critically ill patients …

The major function of the cardiorenal system is to maintain the fluid bathing the cells at a
constant composition, for it is through this pericellular fluid that O 2 and nutrients are …

Electrolyte disorders are ubiquitous in the critically ill patient. Abnormalities may provide
clues to the diagnosis, severity and even prognosis of illnesses. Abnormal serum …

Electrolyte disorders are extremely common in the critically ill patient. Competent analysis
and management of these is essential in providing quality intensive care. This article …