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Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An Essential Guide for Nursing StudentsFundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology makes the sometimes complex subject of pathophysiology accessible and exciting.Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley
ISBN-100470517956
ISBN-139780470517956
eBay Product ID (ePID)71820010
Product Key Features
Number of Pages544 Pages
Publication NameFundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology : an Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPathophysiology, Nursing / General
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorIan Peate
Subject AreaMedical
SeriesFundamentals Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight41.3 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2008-033266
Reviews"An excellent text which explains pathophysiology in clear, straightforward language and relates this to clinical conditions and nursing care." --Sue Jones, Senior Lecturer, Thames Valley University "This is a very, very good book." --Dr Ray Higginson, Senior Lecturer in Critical Care, University of Glamorgan "Excellent A&P and useful for students to further their understanding of pathophysiology." --Martin Hopkins, Senior Lecturer, Adult Nursing, De Montfort University "Links bioscience & nursing care, telling the students how and why things go wrong and supplies the missing link in places. Fantastic clear diagrams - MCQ section superb at end of each chapter." --Roz Bevan, Nursing Tutor, Swansea University "A very useful book - shown to students today as it clearly links normal to abnormal in a way that enhances understanding." --Valerie Hales, Nursing Lecturer, Sheffield University
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.07
Lc Classification NumberRb113.F86 2009
Table of ContentList of contributorsAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1 Cell and body tissue physiologyChapter 2 CancerChapter 3 Inflammation, immune response and healingChapter 4 ShockChapter 5 The heart and associated disordersChapter 6 The vascular system and associated disordersChapter 7 The blood and associated disordersChapter 8 The renal system and associated disordersChapter 9 The respiratory system and associated disordersChapter 10 The nervous system and associated disordersChapter 11 The gastro intestinal tract and associated disordersChapter 12 Nutrition and associated disordersChapter 13 The endocrine system and associated disordersChapter 14 The reproductive systems and associated disordersChapter 15 Pain and pain managementChapter 16 The musculoskeletal system and associated disordersChapter 17 Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disordersChapter 18 The skin and associated disordersChapter 19 The ear, nose and throat, eyes and their associated disordersAppendix Reference values in venous serum (adults)Index