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

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology is designed specifically for nursing and healthcare students, providing a straightforward, jargon-free, accessible introduction to pathophysiology. Highly visual and written specifically for students, the second edition of this best-selling textbook provides clear explanations of the anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To make study easier, the book includes learning outcomes, a range of activities to test learning, key words, end-of-chapter glossaries, and clinical case scenarios, and is supported by an online resource centre with further activities and exercises.  Key Features: Superb full colour illustrations, bringing this subject to life Full of extra features to help improve the learning process, including key words, test-your-knowledge, exercises, further reading and learning outcomes New case studies throughout to help you understand how to apply the knowledge in clinical practice Supported by an online resource centre at www.wiley.com/go/fundamentalsofappliedpathophysiology with fantastic extras for both lecturers and students, including an image bank, interactive multiple choice questions, true/false exercises, word-searches, glossary flash-cards, label-the diagram activities, and more!

Table of Contents:
About the series Contributors Acknowledgements Copyright information Preface How to get the best out of your textbook How to use the website Introduction Chapter 1 Cell and body tissue physiology Anthony Wheeldon Introduction Anatomy of the cell The cell membrane Cytoplasm Nucleus Mitosis and meiosis The organelles Types of cells Tissues Tissue repair Conclusion Activities Glossary of terms References Chapter 2 Cancer Carl Clare Introduction Biology of cancer Causes of cancer Staging of cancers Signs and symptoms of cancer Treatment of cancer Prevention of cancer Examples of cancers Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 3 Inflammation, immune response and healing Janet G. Migliozzi Introduction Infectious micro-organisms Spread of infection Types of infectious micro-organisms The immune system Organs, cells and proteins of the immune system Inflammatory response Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 4 Shock Janet G. Migliozzi Introduction Types of shock Pathophysiology of shock Stages of shock Care of the patient in shock Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 5 The heart and associated disorders Muralitharan Nair Introduction Location of the heart Structures of the heart Blood flow through the heart Conducting system of the heart Nerve supply of the heart Diseases of the heart Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 6 The vascular system and associated disorders Muralitharan Nair Introduction Overview of blood vessels Structure of the blood vessels Blood pressure Diseases of the blood vessels Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 7 The blood and associated disorders Muralitharan Nair Introduction Composition of blood Properties of blood Functions of blood Plasma Formed elements of blood Haemostasis Blood groups Diseases of the blood Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 8 The renal system and associated disorders Muralitharan Nair Introduction The renal system Disorders of the renal system Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 9 The respiratory system and associated disorders 240 Anthony Wheeldon Introduction Anatomy and physiology Disorders of the respiratory system Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 10 The nervous system and associated disorders Janet G. Migliozzi Introduction Structure of the nervous system Disorders of the nervous system Conclusion Activities Further resources References Glossary of terms Chapter 11 The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders Louise McErlean Introduction Digestion Structure of the gastrointestinal system Accessory organs of digestion Disorders of the digestive system Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 12 Nutrition and associated disorders Muralitharan Nair Introduction Macronutrients Micronutrients Nutritional requirements Nutritional disorders Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 13 The endocrine system and associated disorders Carl Clare Introduction Hormones The physiology of the endocrine glands Disorders of the endocrine system The pancreas Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 14 The reproductive systems and associated disorders Ian Peate Introduction Reproductive health The pelvis The female reproductive tract The menstrual cycle The female breast Menstrual disorders The male reproductive tract Male reproductive disorders Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 15 Pain and pain management Anthony Wheeldon Introduction The physiology of pain Pain classification The pain experience Pain theories Pain pathophysiology and management Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 16 The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders Ian Peate Introduction The musculoskeletal system The nervous system Assessing the patient with a musculoskeletal disorder Disorders of the musculoskeletal system Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 17 Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders Ian Peate Introduction Body fluid compartments Composition of body fluid Body fluid balance Disorders associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalance Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 18 The skin and associated disorders Ian Peate Introduction The anatomy and physiology of the skin Disorders of the skin Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Chapter 19 The ear, nose and throat, and eyes, and associated disorders Carl Clare Introduction Physiology of the ear, nose and throat Physiology of the eye Disorders of the ear, nose and throat, and eye Conclusion Activities Further resources Glossary of terms References Appendix A Reference values in venous serum (adults) Appendix B List of units Index