Fluids and electrolytes : essentials for healthcare practice /
Garrett, Bernie
Fluids and electrolytes : essentials for healthcare practice / Bernie Garrett - Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2017. - x, 109 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An overview of fluid and electrolytes -- Fluids : their function and movement -- Electrolytes : their function and movement -- Fluid & electrolyte regulation -- Acid-base balance -- Changes associated with different stages of the lifespan
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. -- Provided by publisher
School of Medicine School of Physical Therapy
9781138197626 1138197629 9781498772433 1498772439
2016036630
Water-electrolyte imbalances
Acid-base imbalances
RC 630 / .G192 2017
Fluids and electrolytes : essentials for healthcare practice / Bernie Garrett - Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2017. - x, 109 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An overview of fluid and electrolytes -- Fluids : their function and movement -- Electrolytes : their function and movement -- Fluid & electrolyte regulation -- Acid-base balance -- Changes associated with different stages of the lifespan
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. -- Provided by publisher
School of Medicine School of Physical Therapy
9781138197626 1138197629 9781498772433 1498772439
2016036630
Water-electrolyte imbalances
Acid-base imbalances
RC 630 / .G192 2017
