by David Andersson, M. Mastenbjörk, S. Meloni, Medical Creations
Let’s be very clear about this,
the best way to start studying a new topic is to learn the basic
fundamentals first before diving into the details. That way, you will
not feel overwhelmed because you will understand the bigger picture
first.
This book serves two
purposes; It’s a great introduction for those that want a simple
overview, and it’s also great for students looking for a quick recap
that covers the most important information. How do you best prepare for
an exam? If you don't have the time, you recap the fundamentals.
This
book is a must-have for all nursing and medical students looking to
broaden or refreshen their skills of understanding human
pathophysiology. It is perfect for anyone that wishes to work in the
medical field, and it is a great complementary tool to have when
preparing for the NCLEX!
Many students are ordering this book together with other nursing books such as medical surgical nursing.
To
test your knowledge, we have included multiple-choice questions after
each chapter. The answers to these questions can be found at the very
end.
There is no doubt, fluid
maintenance remains one of the main foundations of medicine. Fluids are
deemed as being the most essential substance of life. Around 60% of
our body is made up of water, and this serves as a medium for transport
of both nutrients and waste products. The electrolytes contained
within the body water are responsible for the body’s most basic
functions, such as nerve function, and functioning of voluntary and
involuntary muscles, activating enzymes, and release of hormones.
Any
patient, who is presented with a fairly serious medical illness, is
bound to have some kind of imbalance in the fluid-electrolyte levels.
All patients in intensive care units are routinely screened for such
imbalances. Thus, it is apparent that a medical professional needs to
have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of electrolytes, fluids and
acid-base balance in the body, so that effective treatment can be
carried out.
In this book, we will
discuss the regulation of fluids, electrolytes, and the acid-base
system, and how these factors are interconnected. When there is an
imbalance in one of these electrolytes, the others are usually
affected. Similarly, electrolyte imbalances can arise from, or be a
result of, acid-base disorders. We will also discuss the signs and
symptoms of various imbalances, and touch upon the management
modalities for these imbalances. Common medical conditions where there
are massive imbalances are described in the last chapter. There are
summaries at the end of each chapter, that help you quickly glance
through essential information.
With this book you will:
- ..Understand why Fluids and Electrolytes is such an important topic for clinicians
- ..Learn and understand the basic fundamentals
- ..Be able to test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions
English | 2018 | Azw3, Converted PDF | 4 MB
ISBNs: 1982964812, 978-1982964818, 9781982964818, B07D94RFR3
