Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions / Robert J. Hubert, BS (Laboratory Coordinator, Iowa State University, Department of Animal Sciences, Ames, Iowa), Karin C. VanMeter, PhD (Independent Consultant, Biomedical Sciences, Ames, Iowa).

By:

Hubert, Robert J [author.]

Contributor(s):

VanMeter, Karin [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: St. Louis, Missouri, Elsevier c2018Edition: Sixth editionDescription: xviii, 681 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:

9780323414425 (pbk.)
0323414427 (pbk.)

Other title:

Pathophysiology for the health professions

Subject(s):

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Textbooks.

DDC classification:

616.07 23

LOC classification:

RB113 .H83 2018

NLM classification:

2018 B-461
QZ 140

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. 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 Appendices. 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

Summary: :"Learn the essential concepts of major diseases/disorders and disease processes. Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is a concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology. Continuing in its well-known tradition of readability and vivid, full-color illustrations, the text is updated with the latest research and trends in human disease. Disorders are described by body system, with coverage of the interactions between systems, and special features help you to apply the material to real-life situations. No matter which healthcare field you may enter, this book provides solid preparation for the conditions you may encounter in clinical practice"--Publisher's description

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	KMTC:LAKE VICTORIA CAMPUS General Stacks	RB113 .H83 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		LVC/1187

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. 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
Appendices. 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

:"Learn the essential concepts of major diseases/disorders and disease processes. Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is a concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology. Continuing in its well-known tradition of readability and vivid, full-color illustrations, the text is updated with the latest research and trends in human disease. Disorders are described by body system, with coverage of the interactions between systems, and special features help you to apply the material to real-life situations. No matter which healthcare field you may enter, this book provides solid preparation for the conditions you may encounter in clinical practice"--Publisher's description

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Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions / Robert J. Hubert, BS (Laboratory Coordinator, Iowa State University, Department of Animal Sciences, Ames, Iowa), Karin C. VanMeter, PhD (Independent Consultant, Biomedical Sciences, Ames, Iowa).