title: [Bases of infusional therapy. Note. I. Fluid balance].
abstract: The complex hydroelectrolytic problem is examined by a study of the physiology and physiopathology of fluids, electrolytes and proteins. A number of interesting critical and clinical problems of use in the pre- and postoperative treatment of surgical patients and in cases where a change in the hydroelectric balance takes place, are involved. Therapy is facilitated if needs are calculated on the basis of the three basic principles: 1) daily physiological need; 2) replacement of physiological losses; 3) elimination of the existing deficiency.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
vernacular_title: Basi della terapia infusionale. Nota i: Bilancio dei liquidi