Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) - Softcover

Springhouse

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1582555656 ISBN 13: 9781582555652

Publisher: Springhouse Publishing Co ,U.S., 2007

Synopsis

"Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!, Fourth Edition", presents the fundamentals of fluids and electrolytes in an entertaining, interesting, and easy-to-understand manner. Chapters review basic information about fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance; identify fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances; describe imbalances in major health problems and their consequences; and explain how to treat those imbalances. This thoroughly updated edition includes a new chapter on acute pancreatitis. Charts, illustrations, recurring icons, Memory joggers, and other features help readers focus on and remember key points. Quick-reference appendices list fluid and electrolyte differences in pediatric and geriatric populations.

About this title

Synopsis:

"Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!, Fourth Edition" is an entertaining reference that reviews the fundamentals of fluids and electrolytes in a fun, interesting, and easy-to-understand manner. Organized into four parts, the book provides comprehensive coverage of this challenging topic, including fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base basics; fluid and electrolyte imbalances; the importance and management of imbalances in major health problems; and treatments. Special elements found throughout the text make it easy to remember key points. Each chapter includes clear, simple explanations of health problems; definitions of key terms; illustrations that clearly explain key concepts; easy-to-remember memory joggers; and bullets and checklists that make it easy to spot important points at a glance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springhouse Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1582555656
• ISBN 13: 9781582555652
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384