Description
- NEW! The Bigger Picture bulleted summaries identify other body systems that might be affected by a particular disease or disorder covered in a body system chapter.- NEW coverage of COVID-19 is added, as well as new information on other conditions and diseases.- NEW diagnostic methods and treatments are covered, describing how these are impacted by digitalization, information technology, and artificial intelligence.- NEW! Updated statistics on diseases and their related pathophysiology are included.- NEW photographs and illustrations are added.
Table of Contents
Section I: Pathophysiology: Background and Overview1. Introduction to Pathophysiology2. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances3. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies4. PainSection II: Defense/Protective5. 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 Resources
