Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions. ([2014])

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Pathophysiology for the health professions
• Further Information: Note: Karin C. VanMeter, Ph. D., Robert J. Hubert, B.S.
• Authors: VanMeter, Karin; Hubert, Robert J
• Other Names: Gould, Barbara E
• Contents: 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.
• Edition: Fifth edition
• Publisher Details: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier/Saunders
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 694 pages), color illustrations
• Subjects: 616.07; Physiology, Pathological -- Textbooks; Pathologic Processes; Physiological Phenomena; Pathologic processes; Physiological phenomena; Physiology, Pathological; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General; MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL -- Diseases; MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine; Physiology, Pathological; Textbooks; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323292818
• Related ISBNs: 032329281X; 9781455754113; 1455754110
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.