TY  - BOOK
AU  - Vanmeter C. Karin
AU  - karin c vanmeter..............et al
TI  - Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
SN  - 9781455754113
AV  - RB113 .V36 2014
PY  - 2014///
CY  - , St. Louis, Missouri
PB  - Elsevier/Saunders
KW  -  Health and Fitness
KW  - Pathologic Processes
N1  - includes bibliographic reference 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

N2  - :"A concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals, this text helps you learn essential concepts of major diseases and disorders and disease processes. 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 apply the material to real-life situations. No matter which healthcare field you may enter, Gould's Pathophysiology prepares you for the conditions encountered in clinical practice. It contains concise and readable approach includes the information you need without being overwhelming, even if you have a limited scientific background. The unique think about questions alert you to important points and help with self-evaluation, test preparation, and review. Warning Signs boxes help you identify the pre-emptive signs of physiologic events such as strokes. Emergency Treatment boxes give step-by-step instructions to follow for emergencies such as shock, cardiac arrest, and pneumothorax. Apply Your Knowledge questions ask you to use what you've learned to predict What can go wrong with this structure or system? Ready References in the appendix provide a quick lookup for anatomic terms, conversion tables, abbreviations and acronyms, diagnostic studies and tests, and more."--Publisher
Print Book, English, 2014
ER  -