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Fourth Edition
By
Ruthanna Dyer, PhD, Science and Technology Studies, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Barbara Gould, MEd, School of Health Sciences, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
Contents
Section I: Basic Concepts of Disease Processes
1. Introduction to Pathophysiology
2. Inflammation and
Healing
3. Immunity and Abnormal Responses
4. Infection
5. Neoplasms
6. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base
Imbalances
Section II: The Effects of Altered Status/Growth and Development on Disease Processes
7. Congenital
and Genetic Disorders
8. Diseases Associated with Adolescence
9. Potential Complications of Pregnancy
10. Aging
and Disease Processes
11. Effects of Immobility
12. The Influence of Stress
13. Pain
14. Substance Abuse
15. Environmental Hazards
16. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies
Section III: Pathophysiology
of the Systems
17. Blood and Lymphatic Disorders
18. Cardiovascular Disorders
19. Respiratory Disorders
20. Digestive System Disorders
21. Urinary System Disorders
22. Acute Neurologic Disorders
23. Chronic Neurologic
Disorders
24. Disorders of the Eye and Ear
25. Endocrine Disorders
26. Musculoskeletal Disorders
27. Skin
Disorders
28. Reproductive System Disorders
Appendices
Ready Reference 1 Body Planes, Cavities,
and Compartments
Ready Reference 2 Anatomic Terms
Ready Reference 3 Conversion Tables
Ready Reference 4 Common
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Ready Reference 5 Common Diagnostic Studies and Tests
Ready Reference 6 Example of a Medical
History
Ready Reference 7 Disease Index
Ready Reference 8 Drug Index
Ready Reference 9 Additional Resources
Glossary
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Paperback, 800 pages, publication date: APR-2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-4377-0965-0
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 20 Nov 2009
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