Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy 2013th Edition

From the reviews:

“This monograph describes fluid physiology and therapy for multiple common conditions. The purpose is to present the scientific basis and clinical application of fluid management principles. Trainees in various critical care disciplines are the intended audience. The majority of the presentations emanate from the Postgraduate School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care at the University School of Medicine Campus Bio-Medico in Rome, Italy. … This is a brief introduction to the clinical application of fluid science.” (David J. Dries, Doody’s Review Service, February, 2013)

The administration of intravenous fluids is one of the most common and important therapeutic practices in the treatment of surgical, medical and critically ill patients. The international literature accordingly contains a vast number of works on fluid management, yet there is still confusion as to the best options in the various situations encountered in clinical practice.

The purpose of this volume is to help the decision-making process by comparing different solution properties describing their indications, mechanisms of action and side-effects according to physiologic body water distribution, electrolytic and acid-base balance, and to clarify which products available on the market represent the best choice in different circumstances. The book opens by discussing in detail the concepts central to a sound understanding of abnormalities in fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and the effect of intravenous fluid administration. In the second part of the monograph, these concepts are used to explain the advantages and disadvantages of solutions available on the market in different clinical settings. Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy will serve as an invaluable decision-making guide, including for those who are not experts in the subject.