Contents

### **Preface VII**


Preface

 

Welcome to *Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders*. This book is intended to offer an up-to-date clinical text for medical residents, fellows, practicing physicians, and nephrologists in a simple and easy-to-understand format. Fluid and electrolyte disorders are frequently encountered in clin‐ ical practice. Our understanding of the physiology and biochemistry of these disorders has greatly expanded in recent years. This book aims to discuss the current evidence regarding the physiology, basic fundamentals, clinical presentation, and management of these disorders and will help clinicians to manage these disorders effectively. It also aims to bridge the gap between pathophysiology and clinical manifestation of these disorders. All chapters have

I would like to acknowledge the support of Ms. Marijana Francetic throughout the process of publication, and would like to dedicate this book to my father, M.A. Nasir, and my late

**Usman Mahmood**

Queensland, Australia

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service

been extensively revised and bound to include the latest developments in the field.

I hope readers will find this open-access text a valuable educational resource.

mother who helped me at every step of my life.
