Clinical Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Setting

Brings together some of the world's leading clinical experts in fluid management to explain what you should know when providing infusion fluids to surgical and critical care patients.

Current evidence-based knowledge, essential basic science and modern clinical practice are explained in 25 focused and authoritative chapters. Each chapter guides the reader in the use of fluid therapy in all aspects of peri-operative patient care. Guidance is given on the correct selection, quantity and composition of fluids required as a consequence of the underlying pathology and state of hydration of the patient, and the type and duration of surgery.
Edited by Robert G. Hahn, a highly experienced clinician and award-winning researcher in fluid therapy, this is essential reading for all anaesthetists, intensivists and surgeons.

• Emphasizes the use of fluid therapy in daily clinical practice, with concise and focused chapters providing clear management guidance for the full spectrum of disorders and problems encountered during and after surgery
• Includes recommended treatment plans, aiding quick and accurate treatment of patients

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Hahn, Robert G.

ISBN:

978-1-10-700098-8

Specialty:

• Anesthesiology

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

218

Publication Year:

2011

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

92