This nursing-focused pathophysiology handbook is ideally suited for easy reference in the classroom or clinical environment.

Handbook of Pathophysiology presents a summary of physiology concepts for each body system, followed by an overview of important pathophysiology concepts related to 'alterations' in that body system. These pathophysiology concepts provide the necessary foundation for understanding the disease or injury states that are presented next in the chapter.

This edition includes new illustrations, completely updated references, and new and updated content on genetics, neuroendocrinology, immunology, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiovascular compensatory mechanisms of shock, and more.

Contents

Fundamental Mechanisms of Health and Disease

1. Cell structure and function
2. Genetics
3. Cancer

Effective and Ineffective Health Protection

4. The integument
5. The immune system
6. Homeostasis and the stress response
7. Neuroendocrine-immune interaction

Integrated Control and Dysfunction

8. The nervous system
9. The endocrine system
10. The musculoskeletal system
11. The senses

Oxygen Balance and Deficiencies

12. The hematologic system
13. The cardiovascular system
14. The respiratory system

Nutrition, Elimination, and Reproductive Function and Dysfunction

15. The gastrointestinal system
16. The pancreas and diabetes mellitus
17. The liver
18. The genitourinary system
19. Fluid and electrolyte and acid-base balance
20. The reproductive system

Index

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