Acid-Base, Fluids, Lytes Pocketcard Set

This quick reference guide contains essential and systematially arranged information to determine the acid-base status of a patient in a stepwise manner. It also contains a section on normal fluid and electrolyte distribution and its management in case of depletion. Highlights: - Acid-base normal values and abnormalities chart - Determination of acid-base status in a step by step approach - Formula for anion gap, estimation of fluid requirement in burn (Parkland formula), algorithm explaining diagnostic workup in metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, and hyponatremia - Diagnostic algorithms of acidosis, alkalosis, electrolyte abnormalities - Assessment and common causes of acid-base disorders - Diagrammatic representation of body water and electrolyte distribution, and information on electrolyte repletion - Information on fluid and electrolyte management the 4-2-1 rule, electrolyte formulations, and typical fluid intake and output values For physicians, physician assistants, nurses, students, and all other healthcare professionals.