Balancing basics -- Fluid balance -- Electrolyte balance -- Acid-base balance -- Imbalances -- Fluid imbalances -- Sodium imbalances -- Potassium imbalances -- Magnesium imbalances -- Calcium imbalances -- Phosphorous imbalances -- Chloride imbalances -- Acid-base imbalances -- Disorders causing imbalances -- Heat syndromes -- Heart failure -- Respiratory failure -- Excessive GI fluid losses -- Renal failure -- Burns -- Treatment -- I.V. replacement therapy -- Total parenteral nutrition -- Blood products -- Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in pediatric patients -- Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in elderly patients.