TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy in the Critically III Obstetric Patient A1 - Graves, Cornelia R. A2 - Foley, Michael R. A2 - Strong, Jr., Thomas H. A2 - Garite, Thomas J. Y1 - 2015 N1 - T2 - Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, 4e AB - The ultimate goal of fluid and electrolyte therapy is to maintain a balance between the intracellular and extracellular compartments. This means that often, in caring for the critically ill patient, fluid replacement and electrolyte balance become an afterthought of therapy instead of a goal. However, maintaining this balance is essential for an optimal outcome.1 SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1115791907 ER -