Handbook of Pathophysiology

Elizabeth J. Corwin (Autor)

Buch | Spiralbindung

720 Seiten

2000
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Verlag)
978-0-397-55213-9 (ISBN)

Infos

This text is designed to serve as a quick review source for students of nursing and other health related professions. Material is presented in outline format and is organized by body system. Topics covered include physiologic and pathophysiologic concepts, and diseases. Key illustrations highlight important information for enhanced understanding, and developmental considerations of children and adults are emphasized as appropriate.

Inhalt

Part 1 Introduction to concepts of pathophysiology: cell structure and function; genetics; tumour biology and carcinogenesis; the inflammatory response; pain; sleep and decreased activity levels; temperature regulation. Part 2 System review: alterations of cardiovascular function; alterations of pulmonary function; alterations of neurologic function; alterations of immune system function; alterations of haematologic system function; alterations of gastrointestinal function; alterations of hepatobiliary system and exocrine pancreas function; alterations of endocrine system function; alterations of fluids and electrolytes; alterations of acid-base balance; alterations of renal and urinary function; alterations of reproductive system function; alterations of musculoskeletal system function; alterations of the integument; alterations of vision and hearing.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.7.2000
• Zusatzinfo: 36 illustrations
• Verlagsort: Philadelphia
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 108 x 186 mm
• Gewicht: 420 g
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie
• ISBN-10: 0-397-55213-0 / 0397552130
• ISBN-13: 978-0-397-55213-9 / 9780397552139
• Zustand: Neuware