Just the facts : Fluids and electrolytes / Springhouse ; Nancy Priff ; editor ; Jane Banton [ and seventeen others] ; contributors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Priff, Nancy.

Banton, Jane.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Series:

Just the facts

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water-electrolyte imbalances--Nursing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Water-electrolyte imbalances.

Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

Place of Publication:

Ambler, PA : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This handbook provides a quick review of fluids and electrolytes, focusing on the essential clinical facts that nurses need to interpret laboratory tests and implement swift, appropriate patient care. Information is presented in a quick-reference bulleted format, with numerous illustrations and flow charts. Every major fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalance is covered, with key points on pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test results, and management. A chapter focuses on disorders that cause imbalances, particularly heart failure, respiratory failure, burns, acute and chronic renal failure, and excessive fluid loss. Treatments for fluid imbalances are also covered, including I.V. replacement therapy, TPN, transfusions, and renal dialysis.

Contents:

""Fluids & Electrolytes""; ""Contents""; ""Contributors and consultants""; ""Foreword""; ""Balancing basics""; ""Fluid imbalances""; ""Electrolyte imbalances""; ""Acid-base imbalances""; ""Disorders that cause imbalances""; ""Treating imbalances""; ""Selected references""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4511-6759-8

OCLC:

908511482