This article, the fifth part in a six-part series on essential critical care, looks at fluid balance and common inputs and outputs of critically ill patients, as well as the potential effects on their ...

Every week we’ll choose a practice article and pose a few questions for debate, post your questions or answers below … Measuring and managing fluid balance Author: Alison Shepherd is a tutor in ...

Environment-related fluid loss should not be underestimated, especially during the summer months. The old-old are physically vulnerable to the effects of excess sweating during high ambient ...

A 68-year-old woman followed by home care complains to you about "feeling bad" despite a visit to her primary care physician 2 weeks before. During the visit, her blood pressure was elevated and she ...