Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Physiology: A Problem-Based Approach (Paperback)

~ Mitchell L. Halperin MD FRCPC (Author), Marc B. Goldstein MD FRCPC (Author)

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"Figures, algorithms, and tables.clearly summarize a lot of information, facilitating the comprehension of the topic under discussion."-Pediatric Nephrology --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Book Description

Recognize and manage the full range of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 548 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (September 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721670725
• ISBN-13: 978-0721670720
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,066,519 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guideline to clinical acid-base physiology, March 17, 1999

By	"dhvors" (Dearborn, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

Using patient-based problem solving, this text makes even the most difficult points of acid-base physiology clear. The writing style is breezy and entertaining and the layout allows you to pop in and out of various sections without the need to start from scratch. I have used the text for teaching medical students, residents and physician assistants. There is something in here for everyone. The authors' philosophy is obviously that acid-base problems are giant jig-saw puzzles and that you might as well have fun while working them.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best text on integrative physiology out there, October 19, 2005

By	Scott A. Luke (Northbrook, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is probably one of the best textbooks on integrative physiology involving electrolytes on the market. Dr. Halperin is a phenomenal instructor and his prose makes learning interactive and interesting. Electrolytes are key to clinical medicine and surprisingly not very well understood by the medical masses. This textbook is full of examples, questions, and pearls.

The abundance of questions with thorough explanations is the strength of this book. An understanding of electolytes including urine electrolytes will be gained from the study of this text.

The target audience is really the physician with an already good grounding in acid-base disorders. It will allow one to build on past knowledge and to solidy any foundation that has already been established. I am really and truly impressed with this book and I refer to it often.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensible part of my clinical library., May 28, 2008

By	Regular Guy "Regular guy" (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

As a nephrologist and educator, I can say that this is the absolute best book available for learning and teaching fluid, electrolytes, and acid base. Takes a pathophysiologic approach throughout that facilitates true understanding of the subject. Drs. Haperin and Goldstein are the ultimate clinical educators in this area.