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Gould, Barbara E.

Pathophysiology for the health professions / Barbara E. Gould, Ruthanna Dyer. - 4th ed. - St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2011. - xxv, 706 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.

Previous ed.: Philadelphia, Pa. : Saunders Elsevier, 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section. I. Basic concepts of disease processes. Introduction to pathophysiology -- Inflammation and healing -- Immunity and abnormal responses -- Infection -- Neoplasms -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances -- Section. II. The effects of altered status/growth and development on disease processes. Congenital and genetic disorders -- Diseases associated with adolescence -- Potential complications of pregnancy -- Aging and disease processes -- Effects of immobility -- The influence of stress -- Pain -- Substance abuse -- Environmental hazards -- Introduction to basic pharmacology and selected therapies -- Section III. Pathophysiology of the systems. Blood and lymphatic disorders -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Respiratory disorders -- Digestive system disorders -- Urinary system disorders -- Acute neurologic disorders -- Chronic neurologic disorders -- Disorders of the eye and ear -- Endocrine disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Skin disorders -- Reproductive system disorders.

9781437709650 (pbk.) 1437709656 (pbk.) 9781437715781 (set) 1437715788 (set) 9781437714562 (study guide) 1437714560 (study guide)


Pathologic Processes.
Physiological Phenomena.
Physiology, Pathological.

RB113 / .G64 2011

616.07 / PAG

2010 G-714 QZ 4