Richard A. Preston, M.D.: Acid-Base, Fluids, and Electrolytes Made Ridiculously Simple (2010)

A brief, highly readable book providing the clinician with a straightforward approach to solving even the most complex, acid-base, fluid, and electrolyte problems. Useful to medical students, interns and residents, nurses responsible for IV fluid therapy, and first year nephrology fellows. Numerous case examples156 pgs.; Edition 2; $22.95. (sample page)

ISBN#9780940780989

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. The Basics
Chapter 2. IV Solutions and IV Orders
Chapter 3. Hyponatremia
Chapter 4. Hypernatremia
Chapter 5. Hypokalemia
Chapter 6. Hyperkalemia
Chapter 7. Metabolic Acidosis
Chapter 8. Metabolic Alkalosis
Chapter 9. Mixed Acid-Base Disorders
Chapter 10. Case Examples