Synopses & Reviews
The first part of this book describes in a condensed manner the current state of diagnosis and treatment of disorders of electrolyte balance. It provides the physician with both a rapid aid to orientation at the bedside as well as a comprehensive insight into the pathophysiological relationships involved. A separate section deals with electrolytes in the urine. In the subsequent chapters, preanalysis and analysis of electrolytes are discussed.
Synopsis
This book examines the medical significance of electrolytes, acids, bases and blood gases, and how they are determined. It was written to provide physicians with a snapshot of the analytical testing of electrolytes, acids, bases and blood gases. In addition, it provides laboratory technicians with an overview of physiology and pathophysiology in these fields. The first part of the book provides a summary of the current status of diagnosis and therapy. It can be used for quick reference at the - tient s bedside or to more thoroughly research pathophysiological int- dependencies. A separate section is dedicated to electrolytes in urine. The latter chapters discuss the preanalytical and analytical testing of electrolytes, the acid-base balance and blood gases, with special cons- eration for performing determination using ion-selective electrodes and carrier-bound reagents ( dry chemistry ). The final chapter discusses the quality assurance of the methods, with consideration for the new Guidelines of the German Bundesarztekammer (2001), which are p- sented in outline form."
Table of Contents
From the contents: Introduction.- Electrolytes in the Serum.- Electrolytes in the Urine.- Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases.- Preanalysis.- Methods of Determination.- Methods of Determination of Acid-Bases and Blood Gases.- Quality Assurance.- Appendix.- References.- Elements.