Full Description
A concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals, Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 4th Edition helps you learn to identify disease processes and disorders. Authors Barbara Gould and Ruthanna Dyer continue the tradition of a text known for its readability and vivid, full-color illustrations, updated with the latest research and clinical advances. Unique Challenge, Think About, and Emergency Treatment features help in applying the material to real-life situations. No matter which area in the healthcare field you may enter, this book provides essential preparation for conditions encountered in clinical practice."Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions can easily be incorporated into a course as a prescribed book to students in the health care professions. The authors of this book are commended for their contribution to the literature on pathophysiology and its application to the health professions." Reviewed by: Dr Benita Olivier, University of the Witwatersrand, Date: Oct 14Concise and readable approach includes the information you need without being overwhelming, even if you have a limited scientific background. Unique Think About questions alert you to important points and help with self-evaluation, test preparation, and review.Warning Signs boxes help you identify the pre-emptive signs of physiologic events such as strokes.Emergency Treatment boxes give step-by-step instructions to follow for emergencies such as shock, cardiac arrest, and pneumothorax.Apply Your Knowledge questions ask you to use what you've learned to predict What can go wrong with this structure or system?Ready References in the appendix provide a quick lookup for anatomic terms, conversion tables, abbreviations and acronyms, diagnostic studies and tests, and more.Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and defined within the text, covering the scientific terminology you need to know.Research boxes discuss new developments, problem areas of pathophysiology, and complications associated with research.Learning objectives and bulleted chapter summaries help you focus on key concepts and information.NEW Defense/Protective Mechanisms section consolidates coverage of inflammation and healing, infection, and immunity.UPDATED chapters are reorganized with a building-block method that presents content in a more logical and systematic approach.UPDATED format for individual disorders includes 1) background, 2) pathophysiology, 3) etiology, 4) signs and symptoms, 5) diagnoses, 6) possible related complications/disorders, and 7) treatments/research.NEW! Pathophysiology of Body Systems chapters begin with a brief review of normal anatomy and physiology and show the interrelatedness and the interactions between systems.NEW authors bring a fresh and contemporary approach to the content while keeping true to the integrity of Barbara Gould's original text.
Contents
Section I1. Introduction to Pathophysiology2. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances3. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies4. PainSection II: Defense/Protective Mechanisms NEW!5. Inflammation and Healing6. Infection7. ImmunitySection III: Pathophysiology of Body Systems8. Skin Disorders9. Musculoskeletal Disorders10. Blood and the Circulatory System 11. Lymphatic System Disorders12. Cardiovascular System Disorders13. Respiratory System Disorders14. Neurological Disorders15. Eyes, Ears and Other Sensory Organs16. Endocrine Disorders17. Digestive System Disorders18. Urinary System Disorders 19. Reproductive System Disorders20. Neoplasms and CancerSection IV: Factors Contributing to Pathophysiology21. Congenital and Genetic Disorders 22. Complications Due to Pregnancy23. Complications Due to Adolescence24. Complications Due to AgingSection V: Environmental Factors and Pathophysiology25. Immobility and Associated Problems26. Stress and Associated Problems27. Substance Abuse and Associated Problems28. Environmental Hazards and Associated ProblemsAppendixes: Ready References Ready Reference 1: Body Planes, Cavities, Regions, Fluid Compartments, and Body MovementsReady Reference 2: Anatomic TermsReady Reference 3: Conversion TablesReady Reference 4: Common Abbreviations and AcronymsReady Reference 5: Common Diagnostic Studies and TestsReady Reference 6: Example of a Medical HistoryReady Reference 7: Disease IndexReady Reference 8: Drug IndexReady Reference 9: Additional ResourcesGlossary
