
- 110 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 An overview of fluids and electrolytes
- 2 Fluids: Their function and movement
- 3 Electrolytes: Their function and movement
- 4 Fluid and electrolyte regulation
- 5 Acid/base balance
- 6 Changes associated with different stages of the lifespan
- Glossary of key terms
- References
- Index