Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders: Clinical Evaluation and Management

Like the previous edition, the third edition of Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base
Disorders provides a clear and concise understanding of the fundamentals of these
clinical problems that are encountered daily in our practice. Most of the chapters
have been updated and expanded. In particular, many individual chapters on acid-base
balance have been included in this edition of the book. Also, two other special
topics have been added. With the inclusion of these new chapters, the number of
study questions has increased.
Similar to the second edition, each chapter begins with pertinent basic physiologyfollowed by its clinical disorders. Cases for each fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base
disorder are discussed with answers. In addition, single board-type answers
with explanations are provided for each clinical disorder to increase the knowledge
of the physician.
The revision of the book would not have been possible without the help of manystudents, house staff, and colleagues, who made me understand nephrology and
manage patients appropriately. I am grateful to all of them. I am extremely thankful
to my family and grandchildren, Riya Reddy Kunadi and Rohan Reddy Kunadi, for
their immense support and patience. I extend my thanks to Hannah Campeanu,
Springer, New York, for her continued support, help, and advice. Finally, I am
thankful to many readers for their constructive critique of the previous edition, and
also expect such a positive criticism from readers of the current edition of the book.