Core Concepts in the Disorders of Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance

ABOUT THIS BOOK

• A concise and comprehensive text on the latest research and clinical management of electrolyte disorders
• Written by leaders in the field
• An invaluable resource for both the nephrologist and the non-specialist physician, or medical trainee

Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders are central to the day-to-day practice of almost all areas of patient-centered medicine – both medical and surgical. Virtually every aspect of these disorders has experienced major developments in recent years.

Core Concepts in the Disorders of Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance encompasses these new findings in comprehensive reviews of both pathophysiology and clinical management. In addition, this volume offers clinical examples providing step-by-step analysis of the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management of selected clinical problems.

Written by the leaders in researching and treating electrolyte disorders, this reference is an invaluable resource for both the nephrologist and the non-specialist physician, or medical trainee.

Content Level » Research
Keywords » Acid-Base - Disorders - Electrolytes - Fluid - Nephrology
Related subjects » Internal Medicine - Nephrology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Chapter 1 The Physiology of Water Homeostasis
  Jeff M. Sands, David B. Mount, and Harold E. Layton
• Chapter 2 Disorders of Water Metabolism
  Joshua M. Thurman and Tomas Berl
• Chapter 3 Potassium and the Dyskalemias
  Alan Segal
• Chapter 4 Disorders of Calcium, Phosphate, and Magnesium Metabolism
  Ali Hariri, David B. Mount, and Asghar Rastegar
• Chapter 5 Management of Fluid and Electrolyte Abnormalities in Children
  John T. Herrin
• Chapter 6 Diuretic Therapy
  Arohan R. Subramanya and David H. Ellison
• Chapter 7 Renal Acidification Mechanisms
  I. David Weiner, Jill W. Verlander, and Charles S. Wingo
• Chapter 8 Core Concepts and Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis
  Michael R. Wiederkehr and Orson W. Moe
• Chapter 9 Metabolic Alkalosis
  F. John Gennari
• Chapter 10 Respiratory Acid-Base Disorders
  Biff F. Palmer
• Chapter 11 Mixed Acid-Base Disorders
  Jeffrey A. Krautand Ira Kurtz
• Chapter 12 Case Studies in Electrolyte and Acid-Base
  DisordersDavid B. Mount