Understanding pathophysiology / Judy A Craft, Christopher J Gordon ; Sue E. Heuther, Kathryn L McCance, Valentina Brashers, Neal S Rote.
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TextPublisher: Chatswood, NSW : Elsevier, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Edition: 3e. Australian and New Zealand editionDescription: xxxi, 1405 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
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- 9780729542647
- 616.07 CRA 23
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Summary: "Written by Judy Craft and Christopher Gordon, Understanding Pathophysiology 3e remains Australia and New Zealand's leading pathophysiology text for nursing and allied health students. Updated to include the most current scientific and clinical case material across the life span, complex subject manner is presented in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Beginning with essential concepts, the text examines the normal structure and function of each body system, followed by the alterations to that system caused by disease. Conditions particularly relevant to children and to the ageing are described in separate sections in each chapter to demonstrate disease processes across the life span." -- Provided by publisher.
Part 1. Essential concepts of pathophysiology : -- 1. Introduction to clinical science -- 2. Homeostasis -- 3. Cellular structure and function -- 4. Altered cellular function -- 5. Genes -- Part 2. Alterations to regulation and control : -- 6. The structure and function of the neurological system -- 7. Pain -- 8. Concepts of neurological dysfunction -- 9. Alterations of neurological function across the lifespan -- 10. The structure and function of the endocrine system -- 11. Alterations of endocrine function across the lifespan -- Part 3. Alterations to protection and movement : -- 12. The structure and function of the immune system -- 13. Inflammation and fever -- 14. Infection -- 15. Alterations of immune function across the lifespan -- 16. The structure and function of the haematological system -- 17. Alterations of haematological function across the lifespan -- 18. The structure and function of the integumentary system -- 19. Alterations of the integumentary system across the lifespan -- 20. The structure and function of the musculoskeletal system -- 21. Alterations of musculoskeletal function across the lifespan -- Part 4. Alterations to body maintenance : -- 22. The structure and function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- 23. Alterations of cardiovascular function across the lifespan -- 24. The structure and function of the pulmonary system -- 25. Alterations of pulmonary function across the lifespan -- 26. The structure and function of the digestive system -- 27. Alterations of digestive function across the lifespan -- 28. The structure and function of the urinary system -- 29. Fluids and electrolytes, acids and bases -- 30. Alterations of renal and urinary tract function across the life span -- Part 5. Alterations to continuity : -- 31. The structure and function of the reproductive systems -- 32. Alterations of the reproductive systems across the lifespan -- Part 6. Contemporary health issues : -- 33. Introduction to contemporary health issues -- 34. Stress and chronic disease -- 35. Obesity -- 36. Type 2 diabetes -- 37. Cancer -- 38. Genes, genetic disease and the environment -- 39. Neurobiology of mental illness -- 40. Indigenous health issues in Australia -- 41. Māori health in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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This adaptation of Understanding pathophysiology, 6e, by Sue E Huether and Kathryn L. McCance was undertaken by Elsevier Australia.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Written by Judy Craft and Christopher Gordon, Understanding Pathophysiology 3e remains Australia and New Zealand's leading pathophysiology text for nursing and allied health students. Updated to include the most current scientific and clinical case material across the life span, complex subject manner is presented in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Beginning with essential concepts, the text examines the normal structure and function of each body system, followed by the alterations to that system caused by disease. Conditions particularly relevant to children and to the ageing are described in separate sections in each chapter to demonstrate disease processes across the life span." -- Provided by publisher.