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Abnormalities of fluid balance, electrolyte imbalance, and acid-base status are very common in surgical patients. While one must address acute, life-threatening abnormalities expeditiously, a systematic approach to evaluating each patient should be a routine component of surgical care. Addressing fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base status is part of the care plan for every patient. The surgeon should anticipate clinical conditions that can present with or eventuate in such abnormalities.
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Lowry, S.F. (2005). Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in the Surgery Patient. In: Lowry, S.F., Ciocca, R.G., Rettie, C.S., Vodarsik, M. (eds) Learning Surgery. Springer, New York, NY . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28310-2_4
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