Handbook of Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid Base Imbalances (Nursing Reference)

UNIT I: Fluids & Their Influence on the Body. 1: EFVD. 2: EFVE. 3: EFVS. 4: ICFVE. Appendix C: Clinical Problems Associated with Fluid Imbalance. UNIT II: Electrolytes and their Influence on the Body. 5: Potassium Imbalances. 6: Sodium and Chloride Imbalances . 7: Calcium Imbalances. 8: Magnesium Imbalances. 9: Phosphorous Imbalances. Appendix D: Clinical Problems Associated with Electrolyte Imbalances. UNIT III: Acid-Base Balance and Imbalance. 10: Determination of Acid-Base Imbalances. 11: Metabolic Acidosis and Metabolic Alkalosis. 12: Respiratory Acidosis and Respiratory Alkalosis. Appendix B: Summary of Acid-Base Imbalances. UNIT IV: Intravenous Therapy. 13: Intravenous Solutions and their Administration. 14: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). UNIT V: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances in Clinical Situations. 15: Fluid Problems in Infants and Children. 16: Older Adults with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances. 17: Acute Disorders: Trauma and Shock. 18: Burns and Burn Shock. 19 Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgical Intervention. 20: Increased Intracranial Pressure. 21: Clinical Oncology. 22: Chronic Diseases with Fluid/Electrolyte Imbalances; Heart Failure, Diabetic Keto acidosis, Pulmonary Disease. Appendix A: Common Lab Tests and Values for Adults and Children (G). Appendix B: Foods Rich in Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride and Phosphorous. Appendix C: Clinical Pathways: 1: Newborn Hyperbilirubenemia Homecare, 2: Heart Failure (HF) References/Bibliography/Contributors. Index.