Everything you need to know about Pathophysiology… at a Glance!From the publishers of the market–leading at a Glance series, and from the authors of the successful Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology textbook comes the ideal revision guide for all the key diseases and conditions that nursing and healthcare students need to be aware of. Combining superb illustrations with accessible and informative text, this book is perfect for all nursing and healthcare students, and anyone who is looking for an overview of pathophysiology.Pathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance covers all the key diseases and disease processes affecting each body system, and key concepts encountered from the start of the pre–registration nursing or healthcare course. Key features:Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughoutWritten specifically for nursing and healthcare students with all the information they needSelf–assessment questions provided for each chapterPathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance is ideal for nursing and healthcare students as well as qualified practitioners, providing a comprehensive yet accessible overview of human pathophysiology. INDICE: Preface.Abbreviations.How to use your revision guide.About the companion website.Part 1: Pathophysiology.1. Key principles of pathophysiology.2. Cell injury, adaptation and cell death.3. Inflammation, tissue repair and regeneration.4. Cancer.Part 2: Shock.5. Cardiogenic shock.6. Anaphylactic shock.7. Hypovolaemic shock.8. Septicaemia.Part 3: Immunity.9. Human immunodeficiency virus.10. Non–Hodgkin lymphoma.11. Infectious mononucleosis.Part 4: The nervous system.12. Meningitis.13. Multiple sclerosis.14. Parkinson s disease.15. Cerebrovascular accident.Part 5: The blood.16. Anaemia.17. Deep vein thrombosis.18. Leukaemia.19. Thrombocytopenia.Part 6: The cardiovascular system.20. Heart failure.21. Myocardial infarction.22. Peripheral vascular disease.23. Angina.Part 7: The respiratory system.24. Asthma.25. Chronic bronchitis.26. Pulmonary embolism.27. Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.Part 8: The gastrointestinal system.28. Peritonitis.29. Crohn s disease.30. Peptic ulcer.31. Ulcerative colitis.32. Bowel cancer.Part 9: The hepato– biliary system.33. Hepatitis.34. Cholecystitis.35. Pancreatitis.36. Liver cancer.Part 10: The urinary system.37. Renal failure.38. Pyelonephritis.39. Renal calculi.40. Bladder cancer.Part 11: The male reproductive system.41. Benign prostatic hyperplasia.42. Testicular torsion.43. Erectile dysfunction.44. Prostate cancer.45. Testicular cancer.Part 12: The female reproductive system.46. Cancer of the vulva.47. Menorrhagia.48. Breast cancer.49. Cervical cancer.Part 13: The Endocrine system.50. Diabetes mellitus.51. Adrenal insufficiency.52. Cushing s syndrome.53. Hyperthyroidism.Part 14: The musculoskeletal system.54. Osteoarthritis.55. Osteoporosis.56. Osteomyelitis.57. Gout.58. Rheumatoid arthritis.Part 15: The skin.59. Atopic dermatitis.60. Psoriasis.61. Acne vulgaris.62. Malignant melanoma.Part 16: Ear, nose and throat.63. Otitis media.64. Meniere s disease.65. Pharyngitis.66. Rhinosinusitis.67. Epistaxis.Part 17: Vision.68. Cataracts.69. Glaucoma.70. Age–related macular degeneration.71. Conjunctivitis.Appendices.Cross–references to chapters in Anatomy and Physiology at a Glance.Normal physiological values.Prefixes and suffixes.Glossary.Further reading/resources.Index
- ISBN: 978-1-118-74606-6
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 27/03/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés