Fluids and Electrolytes Essentials for Healthcare Practice
Auteur : Garrett Bernard M.
Fluids and Electrolytes: Essentials for Healthcare Practice is designed to give a solid understanding of fluid and electrolyte physiology and its implications for practice, including acid-base balance and intravenous (IV) therapy, in a concise and easily understandable format.
Chapters incorporate physiological, developmental and practical aspects, highlighting some of the key issues that arise from childhood to old age. This accessible text is presented with clear graphical representations of key processes, numerous tables and contains interesting facts to explore some common myths about human fluid and electrolyte physiology.
A valuable resource for healthcare students, this book also provides a strong comprehensive overview for practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists and paramedics.
An Overview of Fluids and Electrolytes. Fluid: Their function and movement. Electrolytes: Their function and movement. Fluid & Electrolyte Regulation. Acid-Base Balance. Changes Associated with Different Stages of the Lifespan. Glossary.
Bernie Garrett is a professor at the University of British Columbia, School of Nursing. He worked as a renal clinician for 15 years before becoming a nurse educator. He holds a PhD in information Science, specializing in education, multimedia and artificial intelligence. His work is underpinned by a passion for science and technology, and frequently writes on these subjects
Date de parution : 03-2017
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Thèmes de Fluids and Electrolytes :
Mots-clés :
Insensible Water Loss; Body Fluid Compartments; acid-base balance; Sodium Potassium ATPase Pump; IV replacement fluid management; BNP; Brain Natriuretic Peptide; Total Body Water; Si Unit; Utero Placental Circulation; Angiotensin Ii; ECF Osmolarity; Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate; Normal Human Physiology; Regular Dietary Intake; Anorexia Nervosa; Metabolic Alkalosis; Interstitial Fluid; Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System; Oncotic Pressure; Synovial Fluid; ANP; Atrial Natriuretic Peptide; Aqueous Humor; Parathyroid Gland; Clinical Practice; TCF