Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions Karin C. Vanmeter

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CONTENT
Section I: Pathophysiology: Background and Overview
1. Introduction to Pathophysiology
2. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
3. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies
4. PainSection II: Defense/Protective Mechanisms� NEW!
5. Inflammation and Healing
6. Infection
7. ImmunitySection
III: Pathophysiology of Body Systems
8. Skin Disorders
9. Musculoskeletal Disorders
10. Blood and the Circulatory System
11. Lymphatic System Disorders
12. Cardiovascular System Disorders
13. Respiratory System Disorders
14. Neurological Disorders
15. Eyes, Ears and Other Sensory Organs
16. Endocrine Disorders
17. Digestive System Disorders
18. Urinary System Disorders
19. Reproductive System Disorders
20. Neoplasms and CancerSection
IV: Factors Contributing to Pathophysiology
21. Congenital and Genetic Disorders
22. Complications Due to Pregnancy
23. Complications Due to Adolescence
24. Complications Due to AgingSection
V: Environmental Factors and Pathophysiology
25. Immobility and Associated Problems
26. Stress and Associated Problems
27. Substance Abuse and Associated Problems
28. Environmental Hazards and Associated ProblemsAppendixes
: Ready References Ready Reference
1: Body Planes, Cavities, Regions, Fluid Compartments, and Body MovementsReady Reference
2: Anatomic TermsReady Reference
3: Conversion TablesReady Reference
4: Common Abbreviations and AcronymsReady Reference
5: Common Diagnostic Studies and TestsReady Reference
6: Example of a Medical HistoryReady Reference
7: Disease IndexReady Reference
8: Drug IndexReady Reference
9: Additional ResourcesGlossary

Helps you learn to identify disease processes and disorders. No matter which area in the healthcare field you may enter, this book provides essential preparation for conditions encountered in clinical practice.