Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders / Edition 5

Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders / Edition 5

ISBN-10:
0071346821
ISBN-13:
9780071346825
Pub. Date:
12/22/2000
Publisher:
McGraw Hill LLC
ISBN-10:
0071346821
ISBN-13:
9780071346825
Pub. Date:
12/22/2000
Publisher:
McGraw Hill LLC
Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders / Edition 5

Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders / Edition 5

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Overview

“The core of information that the clinician should possess” — From the Preface

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Like its highly acclaimed predecessors, the Fifth Edition of this classic effectively integrates the essentials of renal and electrolyte physiology with the common clinical disorders of acid-base and electrolyte balance.

FEATURES:
*An easy-to-read writing style that demystifies this difficult subject
*Basic science coverage of water and electrolyte physiology, renal physiology, and regulation of water and electrolyte balance
*Clinical chapters that quickly guide you through key points of etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of common disorders
*Crystal clear figures and handy tables that summarize key information
*End-of-chapter problems that test mastery of the material

NEW IN THIS EDITION:
*New sections on endothelin and nitric oxide
*State-of-the-art information on the properties of the calcium-sensing receptor
*Revised and expanded coverage of the neurologic sequelae of hyponatremia
*In-depth discussion of the edematous states, including heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, and cirrhosis
*Hundreds of new references


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780071346825
Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date: 12/22/2000
Series: Clinical Physiology of Acid Base & Electrolyte Disorders
Edition description: REV
Pages: 1008
Sales rank: 157,840
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.60(d)

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Table of Contents

Part One: Renal Physiology.Chapter 1: Introduction to Renal Function. Chapter 2: Renal Circulation and Glomerular Filtration Rate. Chapter 3: Proximal Tubule. Chapter 4: Loop of Henle and the Countercurrent Mechanism. Chapter 5: Functions of the Distal Nephron. Chapter 6: Effects of Hormones on Renal Function. Part Two: Regulation of Water and Electrolyte Balance. Chapter 7: The Total Body Water and the Plasma Sodium Concentration. Chapter 8: Regulation of the Effective Circulating Volume. Chapter 9: Regulation of Plasma Osmolality. Chapter 10: Acid-Base Physiology. Chapter 11: Regulation of Acid-Base Balance. Chapter 12: Potassium Homeostasis. Part Three: Physiologic Approach to Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders. Chapter 13: Meaning and Application of Urine Chemistries. Chapter 14: Hypovolemic States. Chapter 15: Clinical Use of Diuretics. Chapter 16: Edematous States. Chapter 17: Introduction to Simple and Mixed Acid-Base Disorders. Chapter 18: Metabolic Alkalosis. (and more...)
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