pt. I. Balancing basics : Balancing fluids ; Balancing electrolytes ; Balancing acids and bases -- pt. II. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances : When fluids tip the balance ; When sodium tips the balance ; When potassium tips the balance ; When magnesium tips the balance ; When calcium tips the balance ; When phosphorus tips the balance ; When chloride tips the balance ; When acids and bases tip the balance -- pt. III. Disorders that cause imbalances : Heat-related illnesses ; Heart failure ; Respiratory failure ; Excessive GI fluid loss ; Acute pancreatitis ; Renal failure ; Burns -- pt. IV. Treating imbalances : I.V. fluid replacement ; Total parenteral nutrition -- Appendices and index : Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in pediatric patients ; Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in elderly patients ; Transfusing blood and selected components ; Practice makes perfect
