title: Managing Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders in Kidney Disease.
abstract: Because of the role of the kidneys in maintaining homeostasis in the body, kidney disease leads to derangements of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. The most effective therapy of a uremic crisis is careful management of fluid balance, which involves thoughtful assessment of hydration, a fluid treatment plan personalized for the specific patient, and repeated and frequent reassessment of fluid and electrolyte balance. Disorders of sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus are commonly encountered in kidney disease and some may be life-threatening. Treatment of metabolic acidosis and nutritional support is frequently needed.
authors.affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 610 Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43215, USA. Electronic address: Langston.35@osu.edu.
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Langston
mesh_terms: D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Acute kidney injury; Chronic kidney disease; Renal failure