Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte DisordersThis superbly written text gives students, residents, and practitioners the edge in understanding the mechanisms and clinical management of acid-base disorders. Presents the core information to understand renal and electrolyte physiology, and reviews the treatment rationale for all major acid-base and electrolyte disturbances. The entire text is exhaustively revised, and now includes questions and answers in each chapter. |
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Regulation of Water and Electrolyte Balance | 239 |
Physiologic Approach to AcidBase and Electroltye Disorders | 403 |
Index | 961 |
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