| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Fundamentals |
| Contents |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; About the series; Contributors; Acknowledgements; Copyright information; Preface; How to get the best out of your textbook; Features contained within your textbook; How to use the website; Introduction; 1: Cell and body tissue physiology; Introduction; Anatomy of the cell; The cell membrane; Functions; Transport across the cell membrane; Cytoplasm; Role of cytoplasm; Nucleus; Mitosis and meiosis; Mitosis; Meiosis; The organelles; Endoplasmic reticulum; Golgi apparatus; Lysosomes; Peroxisomes; Mitochondria (single = mitochondrion); Cytoskeleton |
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Centrioles, cilia and flagellaTypes of cells; Tissues; Glandular epithelium; Connective tissue; Muscle tissue; Nervous tissue; Tissue repair; Conclusion; Glossary of terms; References; 2: Cancer; Introduction; Biology of cancer; Causes of cancer; Genes; Environmental factors; Staging of cancers; Signs and symptoms of cancer; Treatment of cancer; Drug therapy; Radiation therapy; Immunotherapy; Surgical removal; Hormonal therapy; Photodynamic therapy; Gene therapy; Prevention of cancer; Examples of cancers; Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; Lung cancer; Breast cancer; Conclusion; Further resources |
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BMC CancerBritish Cancer Journal; Cancer Research UK; Cancer Symptoms; Inside Cancer; Glossary of terms; References; 3: Inflammation, immune response and healing; Introduction; Infectious micro-organisms; Spread of infection; Droplet spread; Air currents (airborne transmission); Aerosol transmission; Water transmission; Contact transmission; Soil; Inoculation; Faecal-oral route; Vector transmission; Contaminated intermediates; Types of infectious micro-organisms; Bacteria; Viruses; Fungi; Protozoa; Rickettsiae, chlamydiae and mycoplasmas; Helminths; The immune system |
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Organs, cells and proteins of the immune systemThe lymphatic system; Types of immunity; Specific immunity; Immune problems; Inflammatory response; Summary of inflammation; Conclusion; Further resources; AVERT; CELLS alive!; National Resource for Infection Control (NRIC); The Biology Project; The Department of Health (DH); HIV tutorial (University of Utah); Department of Health -- E. coli outbreak; Glossary of terms; References; 4: Shock; Introduction; Types of shock; Hypovolaemic shock; Cardiogenic and obstructive shock; Distributive shock; Anaphylactic shock; Septic shock |
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Neurogenic (vasogenic) shockPathophysiology of shock; Stages of shock; Stage 1: Compensatory (non-progressive) stage of shock; Stage 2: Progressive (decompensated) stage of shock; Stage 3: Irreversible (refractory) stage of shock; Care of the patient in shock; Pharmacological management of shock; Conclusion; Further resources; Resuscitation Council (UK); NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries; Trauma and shock factsheet; Toxic shock syndrome; Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN); British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology; Glossary of terms; References |
| Summary |
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology, second edition, is designed specifically for nursing and health care students, providing a straightforward, jargon-free, accessible introduction to pathophysiology. With an applied, full colour visual approach, the new edition of this best-selling textbook provides clear explanations of the human anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To enhance the learning process, the book includes learning outcomes, test-your-learning, key words, glossary of terms, and clinical case scenarios, and is su |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Physiology, Pathological.
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Nursing.
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Pathology -- methods
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Physiological Phenomena
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Nursing Care -- methods
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MEDICAL -- Pathology.
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MEDICAL -- Pathophysiology.
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Nursing
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Physiology, Pathological
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Nair, Muralitharan
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Peate, Ian
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| ISBN |
9781118311080 |
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1118311086 |
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9781283993678 |
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1283993678 |
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9781118311073 |
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1118311078 |
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