Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions /

VanMeter, Karin,

Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions / Pathophysiology for the health professions Karin C. VanMeter, Ph.D., Robert J. Hubert, B.S - Fifth edition - xix, 694 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm

Preceded by: Pathophysiology for the health professions / Barbara E. Gould, Ruthanna Dyer. 4th edition c2011

Includes bibliographical references and index

Section I: pathophysiology: background and overview. Introduction to pathophysiology -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances -- Introduction to basic pharmacology and other common therapies -- Pain -- Section II: defense/protective mechanisms. Inflammation and healing -- Infection -- Immunity -- Section III: pathophysiology of body systems. Skin disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Blood and the circulatory system -- Lymphatic system disorders -- Cardiovascular system disorders -- Respiratory system disorders -- Neurological disorders -- Eyes, ears and other sensory organs -- Endocrine disorders -- Digestive system disorders -- Urinary system disorders -- Reproductive system disorders -- Neoplasms and cancer -- Section IV: factors contributing to pathophysiology. Congenital and genetic disorders -- Complications due to pregnancy -- Complications due to adolescence -- Complications due to aging -- Section V: environmental factors and pathophysiology. Immobility and associated problems -- Stress and associated problems -- Substance abuse and associated problems -- Environmental hazards and associated problems -- Ready references. Body planes, cavities, regions, fluid compartments, and body movements -- Anatomic terms -- Conversion tables -- Common abbreviations and acronyms -- Common diagnostic studies and tests -- Example of a medical history -- Disease index -- Drug index -- Additional resources

Department of Medicine Department of Pathology & Laboratory Diagnosis Department of Physiology

9781455754113 (pbk.) 1455754110 (pbk.)


Physiology, Pathological--Textbooks
Pathologic Processes
Physiological Phenomena


Textbooks.

RB 113 / .G594 2014

616.07

2014 C-700 QZ 140