Acid–Base and Electrolyte Handbook for Veterinary Technicians

DESCRIPTION

Acid-Base and Electrolyte Handbook for Veterinary Technicians provides an easy to understand yet comprehensive approach to acid-base and electrolyte balance.

· Covers the physiology of fluids and their effect on acid-base and electrolyte balance

· Offers detailed information on managing acid-base and electrolyte derangements in disease

· Includes access to a companion website with case studies and multiple choice questions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Contributors vii

Foreword – Stephen P.

Dibartola viii

About the Companion Website x

1 Introduction to Acid‐Base and Electrolytes 1
Angela Randels‐Thorp, CVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) and David Liss, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

2 Disorders of Sodium 13
Angela Chapman, BSc (Hons), RVN, Dip HE CVN, Dip AVN, VTS (ECC)

3 Disorders of Chloride 34
Meri Hall, RVT, LVT, CVT, LATG, VTS (SAIM)

4 Disorders of Potassium 44
Dave Cowan, BA, CVT, VTS (ECC)

5 Disorders of Magnesium 57
Louise O’Dwyer, MBA, BSc (Hons), VTS (Anaesthesia & ECC), DipAVN (Medical & Surgical), RVN

6 Disorders of Phosphorus 66
Louise O’Dwyer, MBA BSc (Hons), VTS (Anaesthesia & ECC), DipAVN (Medical & Surgical), RVN

7 Disorders of Calcium 79
Katherine Howie, RVN, VTS (ECC)

8 Traditional Acid‐Base Physiology and Approach to Blood Gas 102
Jo Woodison, RVT and Angela Randels‐Thorp, CVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

9 Metabolic Blood Gas Disorders 121
Eric Zamora‐Moran, MBA, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)

10 Respiratory Acid‐Base Disorders 136
Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

11 Mixed Acid‐Base Disorders 152
Brandee Bean, CVT, VTS (ECC)

12 Strong Ion Approach to Acid‐Base 163
Angela Randels‐Thorp, CVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

13 Companion Exotic Animal Electrolyte and Acid‐Base 175
Jody Nugent‐Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia & Clinical Practice‐Exotic Companion Animal) and Stephen Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA

Index 207