Handbook of Pathophysiology

by Corwin, Elizabeth J.

• ISBN13: 9780781763110
• ISBN10: 0781763118
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-12-08
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This practical, nursing-focused pathophysiology handbook provides quick and easy access to physiologic concepts for each body system, followed by an overview of important pathophysiologic concepts related to alterations in that body system. These concepts then inform the presentation of conditions of disease or injury for that body system. With this handbook, you'll develop a firm understanding of a range of disease or injury states and their effects across the lifespan.

Table of Contents

UNIT I Fundamental Mechanisms of Health and Disease	1	(84)
Cell Structure and Function	1	(35)
Genetics	36	(23)
Cancer	59	(26)
UNIT II Effective and Ineffective Health Protection	85	(98)
The Integument	87	(37)
The Immune System	124	(35)
Homeostasis and the Stress Response	159	(14)
Neuroendocrine--Immune Interaction	173	(10)
UNIT III Integrated Control and Dysfunction	183	(168)
The Nervous System	185	(58)
The Endocrine System	243	(37)
The Musculoskeletal System	280	(37)
The Senses	317	(34)
UNIT IV Oxygen Balance and Deficiencies	351	(166)
The Hematologic System	353	(39)
The Cardiovascular system	392	(72)
The Respiratory System	464	(53)
UNIT V Nutrition, Elimination, and Reproductive Function and Dysfunction	517	(202)
The Gastrointestinal System	519	(31)
The Pancreas and Diabetes Mellitus	550	(24)
The Liver	574	(30)
The Genitourinary System	604	(49)
Fluid and Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance	653	(26)
The Reproductive System	679	(40)
Index	719