Includes bibliographical references (p. 369) and index.
Contents
Balancing fluids -- Balancing electrolytes -- Balancing acids and bases -- When fluids tip the balance -- When sodium tips the balance -- When potassium tips the balance -- When magnesium tips the balance -- When calcium tips the balance -- When phosphorus tips the balance -- When chloride tips the balance -- When acids and bases tip the balance -- Heat syndromes -- Heart failure -- Respiratory failure -- Excessive GI fluid loss -- Renal failure -- Burns -- I.V. fluid replacement -- Total parenteral nutrition -- Blood products.