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Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in Surgery by Krishna Rajakumar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses principles of fluid and electrolyte balance in surgical patients. It defines intravenous fluids as fluids infused through a vein to maintain fluid balance, replace losses, and treat imbalances. The document categorizes IV fluids as crystalloids or colloids and describes their composition, characteristics, uses, and side effects. It also reviews fluid compartments in the body, total body water, and how fluids are distributed intracellularly and extracellularly.
- Author
- Krishna Rajakumar
- Language
- EN