Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology, 3rd Edition

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

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology continues to be an accessible and comprehensive introductory text to pathophysiology, written specifically for nursing and healthcare students to assist in the understanding of human anatomy, and the complex disease patterns that affect normal physiology.

Thoroughly updated, and with full-colour illustrations throughout, this new edition incorporates additional learning features including reflective questions at the end of each chapter, investigation boxes, medication alerts, red flags to indicate essential information to be aware of when providing care, vital signs boxes relating to physiological measurements as well as inclusion of the National Early Warning Score.

With emphasis placed on a multidisciplinary approach, Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology highlights the importance of contemporary, safe, and effective practice in an environment in which the delivery of care is constantly evolving.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Cell and body tissue physiology
Chapter 2 Cancer
Chapter 3 Inflammation, immune response and healing
Chapter 4 Shock
Chapter 5 The nervous system and associated disorders
Chapter 6 The heart and associated disorders
Chapter 7 The vascular system and associated disorders
Chapter 8 The blood and associated disorders
Chapter 9 The renal system and associated disorders
Chapter 10 The respiratory system and associated disorders
Chapter 11 The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders
Chapter 12 Nutrition and associated disorders
Chapter 13 The endocrine system and associated disorders
Chapter 14 The reproductive systems and associated disorders
Chapter 15 Pain and pain management
Chapter 16 The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders
Chapter 17 Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders
Chapter 18 The skin and associated disorders
Chapter 19 The ear, nose and throat, and eyes, and associated disorders