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Fluid and Electrolyte Dynamics in the Body

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Anaesthesia, Pain, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine — A.P.I.C.E.

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Abstract

In the critically ill we often observe some dysregulation of the fluid/electrolyte balance; far from being an innocent bystander, the intensivist could sometimes be responsible for that, due to overzealous corrections, drugs interferences, or “cosmetic” approach to the problem. In this short review, we will try to recall some basic principles that could help to improve the therapeutic strategies.

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  1. F. Schiraldi
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  1. Dept. of Clinical Sciences, Section of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Clinic, Trieste University Medical School, Trieste, Italy

    Antonino Gullo M.D. (Head) (Head)

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Schiraldi, F., Gaudio, S.D., Ruggiero, E.G. (2001). Fluid and Electrolyte Dynamics in the Body. In: Gullo, A. (eds) Anaesthesia, Pain, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine — A.P.I.C.E.. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2903-3_30

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