The pathophysiology of fluid and electrolyte balance in the older adult surgical patient

Background & aims: Age-related physiological changes predispose even the healthy older adult to fluid and electrolyte abnormalities which can cause morbidity and mortality. The aim of this narrative review is to highlight key aspects of age-related pathophysiological changes that affect flui...

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Main Authors: El-Sharkawy, Ahmed M., Sahota, Opinder, Maughan, Ron J., Lobo, Dileep N.
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2013
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2777/