Essential Fluid, Electrolyte and pH Homeostasis
Author | : Gillian Cockerill |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2011-11-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781119973669 |
ISBN-13 | : 111997366X |
Rating | : 4/5 (66X Downloads) |
Download or read book Essential Fluid, Electrolyte and pH Homeostasis written by Gillian Cockerill and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a unique, pocket-sized, self-directed study guide to fluid, electrolyte and acid base homeostasis for undergraduate biomedical science, pharmacology, medical and allied health students. It details the chemical (mostly ionic) composition of body fluids, explains how abnormalities arise, what laboratory tests can be used to identify and analyze the cause of these disorders and shows how normality can be achieved to maintain health.