Table of Contents

Contributors and consultants Foreword Part 1: Fluid and electrolyte balance 1 Fluid balance 2 Electrolyte balance 3 Acid-base balance Part 2: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances 4 Fluid imbalances 5 Sodium imbalances 6 Potassium imbalances 7 Magnesium imbalances 8 Calcium imbalances 9 Phosphorus imbalances 10 Chloride imbalances 11 Acid-base imbalances Part 3: Disorders affecting fluid and electrolyte balance 12 Heat syndromes 13 Heart failure 14 Respiratory failure 15 Excessive GI fluid losses 16 Renal failure 17 Burns Part 4: I.V. therapy 18 Introduction to I.V. therapy 19 Peripheral I.V. therapy 20 Central venous therapy 21 Total parenteral nutrition Appendices and index Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in pediatric patients Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in elderly patients Selected references Index