
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology
An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students
Ian Peate(Editor)
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
Published on 6. May 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
656 pages
978-1-119-69949-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology delivers a highly visual and accessible introduction to pathophysiology for nursing and healthcare students, guiding readers through the subject matter with case studies, exercises, key words, and additional resources to support learning and retention.
The new edition of Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology includes brand-new content on homeostasis, systematic approach to assessment, and key terminology. The book features links to clinical observations, vital signs to observe, investigation boxes, clinical red flags, medication alerts, and the latest, contemporary evidence for care management, including National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2).
* Presents comprehensive treatment guidance for all fundamental pathophysiology categories, including disorders of the central nervous system, heart, vascular and renal systems, and more
* Aligns with the latest NMC standards
* Full-colour illustrations throughout that brings the subject to life
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology belongs on the bookshelves of all pre-registration nursing students, paramedic students, midwifery students, healthcare assistants, and assistant practitioners. Professionals in allied healthcare areas such as physiotherapy, radiotherapy, and occupational therapy will also benefit from the material contained in this comprehensive resource.
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Series
Edition
4th Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1416 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-69949-1 (9781119699491)
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Ian Peate | Carl Clare | Anthony Wheeldon
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology
For Nursing and Healthcare Students
Book
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Ian Peate
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology
An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students
E-Book
05/2021
4th Edition
Wiley
€41.99
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Ian Peate
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology
An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students
E-Book
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4th Edition
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Ian Peate
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology
An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students
Book
09/2017
3rd Edition
Wiley
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Person
Ian Peate, OBE FRCN is Head of School, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George's University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contributors
About the companion website
Chapter 1 Learn the language
Chapter 2 Cell and body tissue physiology
Chapter 3 Homeostasis
Chapter 4 Cancer
Chapter 5 Inflammation, immune response and healing
Chapter 6 Shock
Chapter 7 The nervous system and associated disorders
Chapter 8 The heart and associated disorders
Chapter 9 The vascular system and associated disorders
Chapter 10 The blood and associated disorders
Chapter 11 The renal system and associated disorders
Chapter 12 The respiratory system and associated disorders
Chapter 13 The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders
Chapter 14 Nutrition and associated disorders
Chapter 15 The endocrine system and associated disorders
Chapter 16 The reproductive systems and associated disorders
Chapter 17 Pain and pain management
Chapter 18 The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders
Chapter 19 Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders
Chapter 20 The skin and associated disorders
Chapter 21 The ear, nose and throat, and eyes, and associated disorders
Appendix Reference values in venous serum (adults)
Index
Acknowledgements
Contributors
About the companion website
Chapter 1 Learn the language
Chapter 2 Cell and body tissue physiology
Chapter 3 Homeostasis
Chapter 4 Cancer
Chapter 5 Inflammation, immune response and healing
Chapter 6 Shock
Chapter 7 The nervous system and associated disorders
Chapter 8 The heart and associated disorders
Chapter 9 The vascular system and associated disorders
Chapter 10 The blood and associated disorders
Chapter 11 The renal system and associated disorders
Chapter 12 The respiratory system and associated disorders
Chapter 13 The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders
Chapter 14 Nutrition and associated disorders
Chapter 15 The endocrine system and associated disorders
Chapter 16 The reproductive systems and associated disorders
Chapter 17 Pain and pain management
Chapter 18 The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders
Chapter 19 Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders
Chapter 20 The skin and associated disorders
Chapter 21 The ear, nose and throat, and eyes, and associated disorders
Appendix Reference values in venous serum (adults)
Index