Clinical Cases In Fluid And Electrolyte Balance: An Acute Care Approach

Clinical Cases In Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: An Acute Care Approach

Clinical case scenarios in a problem-based format!"The main strength of the book is its readability. It is well organized, concise and appropriate to the target audience. Clincal case studies are an invaluable resource in the education and continuing education of students of medical and clinical science and Clinical Cases in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: An Acute Care Approach is no exception and is a quality addition to the currently available texts."--Gus Koerbin, Principal Scientist, ACT PathologyThis latest addition to the Clinical Cases Series consists of common clinical cases that combine the practice of emergency medicine with the fundamental biomedical science behind fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.Key features of each case study include: clinical and physiological learning objectives a case timeline running throughout each case conveys a realistic view of patient management clinical and physiological commentaries running in parallel to the timeline provide a vital link between the clinical and biomedical science concepts review questions for self-assessment and an ideal examination aid topics for further discussion are included for motivated studentsThe prescription and administration of intravenous fluid therapy, and the ordering of pathology tests are some of the most frequent acts performed by hospital staff. Intravenous therapy, however, can be complicated adn it is essential that practitioners have an understanding of the appropriate use and interpretation of the most basic pathology tests. Linking biomedical science with clinical applications provides a deeper learning experience for readers at all levels.About the AuthorJustin is currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine at the University of Tasmania and has gained postgraduate qualifications in medical education at the University of Dundee. He is responsible for the organisation and delivery of key Medical and Health Science Units and is playing a key central role in the design and implementation of a new five-year undergraduate medical curriculum at the University of Tasmania.Geoff is a staff specialist in emergency medicine at the Royal Hobart hospital. He is a clinical senior lecturer at the Tasmanian School of Medicine where he is responsible for undergraduate training in emergency medicine. He is an examiner with the Australian Medical Council, and the section editor for Education and Training for the journal Emergency Medicine Australasia