Fluids and Electrolytes: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide

Download or read book Fluids and Electrolytes: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide written by Lippincott and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fluids and Electrolytes: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide, Second Edition provides just the essential facts in a streamlined, bulleted quick-reference format, using illustrations, logos, and other Incredibly Easy! features to help nurses spot key points at a glance. The opening chapters review the basics of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Subsequent chapters address specific imbalances, providing vital information for safe and effective care. The last chapter covers such treatments as IV fluid replacement and total parenteral nutrition. This edition has been revised and updated and includes new entries on acute pancreatitis and heat syndrome.