This book has been written keeping in mind the modern-day nursing students, who would like crisp and clear working knowledge of pathology and genetics, which will enable them in delivering better patient care. All the disease processes have been described in brief yet wholesome manner and in simple language. This book will pave the way for the basic pathogenesis of all diseases and help students in the long run. INDICE: Preface v Acknowledgments vi Chapter 1. Pathology-Introduction and Basic Techniques 1 Chapter 2. Cellular Adaptations, Cell Injury, and Cell Death 11 Chapter 3. Acute and Chronic In?ammation 38 Chapter 4. Healing, Regeneration, and Repair 63 Chapter 5. Hemodynamic Disturbances and Thrombosis 76 Chapter 6. Cellular Growth and Neoplasia 99 Chapter 7. Infections 117 Chapter 8. Respiratory Tract 161 Chapter 9. Blood Vessels and Heart 188 Chapter 10. The Gastrointestinal Tract 227 Chapter 11. Diseases of the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas 244 Chapter 12. Male Genital Tract 277 Chapter 13. Female Genital System 287 Chapter 14. The Kidney and Lower Urinary Tract 303 Chapter 15. The Breast 331 Chapter 16. The Central Nervous System 340 Chapter 17. Musculoskeletal System 352 Chapter 18. Collection of Blood and Anticoagulants 374 Chapter 19. Disorders of Red Blood Cells 389 Chapter 20. Disorders of White Blood Cells 403 Chapter 21. Disorders of Coagulation 410 Chapter 22. Bone Marrow Examination 419 Chapter 23. Blood Banking 424 Chapter 24. Blood Chemistry 433 Chapter 25. Serological Tests 440 Chapter 26. Blood Culture 447 Chapter 27. Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination 451 Chapter 28. Pleural and Peritoneal Fluid Examination 456 Chapter 29. Gastric Contents Examination 460 Chapter 30. Semen Analysis 464 Chapter 31. Urine Examination 467 Chapter 32. Cytology 476 Chapter 33. Stool Examination 481 Chapter 34. Genetics 485 Chapter 35. Maternal, Prenatal, and Genetic In?uences on Development of Defects and Diseases 518 Chapter 36. Genetic Testing in Neonates and Children 533 Chapter 37. Genetic Conditions of Adolescents and Adults 539 Chapter 38. Services Related to Genetics 550 Appendix Color Plates 559 Index 563
- ISBN: 978-8-1312-3559-1
- Editorial: Elsevier India
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 580
- Fecha Publicación: 10/10/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés