Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students

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Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2021-07-06
Publisher(s): Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology delivers a highly visual and accessible introduction to pathophysiology for nursing and healthcare students, guiding readers through the subject matter with case studies, exercises, key words, and additional resources to support learning and retention. 

The new edition of Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology includes brand-new content on homeostasis, systematic approach to assessment, and key terminology. The book features links to clinical observations, vital signs to observe, investigation boxes, clinical red flags, medication alerts, and the latest, contemporary evidence for care management, including National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2). 

  • Readers will enjoy access to an accompanying interactive eBook that includes extra resources for both lecturers and students, such as image banks and multiple-choice questions 
  • Presents comprehensive treatment guidance for all fundamental pathophysiology categories, including disorders of the central nervous system, heart, vascular and renal systems, and more 
  • Full-colour illustrations throughout that brings the subject to life  

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology belongs on the bookshelves of all pre-registration nursing students, paramedic students, midwifery students, healthcare assistants, and assistant practitioners. Professionals in allied healthcare areas such as physiotherapy, radiotherapy, and occupational therapy will also benefit from the material contained in this comprehensive resource. 

Author Biography

Ian Peate, OBE FRCN is Head of School, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George’s University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing.   

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Contributors

About the companion website

Chapter 1 Learn the language

Chapter 2 Cell and body tissue physiology

Chapter 3 Homeostasis

Chapter 4 Cancer

Chapter 5 Inflammation, immune response and healing

Chapter 6 Shock

Chapter 7 The nervous system and associated disorders

Chapter 8 The heart and associated disorders

Chapter 9 The vascular system and associated disorders

Chapter 10 The blood and associated disorders

Chapter 11 The renal system and associated disorders

Chapter 12 The respiratory system and associated disorders

Chapter 13 The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders

Chapter 14 Nutrition and associated disorders

Chapter 15 The endocrine system and associated disorders

Chapter 16 The reproductive systems and associated disorders

Chapter 17 Pain and pain management

Chapter 18 The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders

Chapter 19 Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders

Chapter 20 The skin and associated disorders

Chapter 21 The ear, nose and throat, and eyes, and associated disorders

Appendix Reference values in venous serum (adults)

Index

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