Univ. of Miami, FL. Concise handbook on solving problems concerning complex fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base complications. For medical students, interns, residents, nurses and nurse practitioners, and first-year nephrology fellows. Softcovers.
Born in England and educated at Leeds University, Professor Preston came to the United States as a Commonwealth Fund Fellow and took his doctorate in history at Yale. Serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II, he was stationed for some time in Gibraltar, the subject of the accompanying article. He has taught at the University of Toronto and University College, Cardiff, Wales, and is now professor of history at the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario.
I don’t usually add my study books here, but this one I simply must. Hands down the most helpful book of all of medical school for understanding and solving problems re: fluids and acid base. The hypo/hypernatremia chapters are super packed with info to help understand the problems and how to solve them—-both for exams and clinic!
Solid 4.5 stars. Especially appreciated the examples which help solidify review of electrolyte abnormalities. BUT this doesn’t feel like the classic “made ridiculously easy” book. If you’re looking for the “C3,4,5 keep the diaphragm alive” or “point and shoot” you won’t find it. Just a solid review of acid bases and good examples.
Relatively easy to follow guide on acid-base disorders and electrolyte disturbances. A book I don't plan to keep far from me while working in the hospital.
The real trick will be reconciling the info in this book with the info in the pathophys book. The analytical side of my brain should be throughly primed for business by the time I finish the two books, or completely confused. :-)