Fluids and Electrolytes in the Surgical Patient

Fluids and Electrolytes in the Surgical Patient
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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 0781724252
ISBN-13 : 9780781724258
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Book Synopsis Fluids and Electrolytes in the Surgical Patient by : Carlos Pestana

Download or read book Fluids and Electrolytes in the Surgical Patient written by Carlos Pestana and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its thoroughly revised, updated Fifth Edition, this handbook is the only volume on fluids and electrolytes that is geared specifically to surgical residents and surgeons. It explains, in practical terms, how to assess and manage problems of fluid-electrolyte and acid-base balance in surgical patients. This edition's chapters have all been rewritten for easier readability. New charts and figures have been added and tables have been revised to reflect recent modifications in therapy. The text precisely describes the specific characteristics and uses of all currently available fluids. This edition also provides more information on the interpretation and therapeutic implications of laboratory results.


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