{"product_id":"general-pathology-for-veterinary-nurses-isbn-9781405155908","title":"General Pathology for Veterinary Nurses","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA good understanding of pathology will turn a competent veterinary nurse into an outstanding one.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Harriet Brooks.  \u003cp\u003eThis is one of the first books on general pathology designed specifically for veterinary nurses and veterinary nursing students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathology underpins all you do as a veterinary nurse. Knowledge of the general pathological processes will give you a deeper understanding of every aspect of an animal’s health. Building on your prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, the book explains the pathological changes that occur in sick animals. It describes the various disease processes and shows you how to relate them to clinical presentation, diagnosis and prognosis, and treatment rationales. This book will give you the knowledge and confidence to develop your role within the veterinary team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned as a concise, easy to read textbook, it includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed illustrations to explain the science behind the pathological processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary boxes of key information to aid revision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA ‘test yourself’ section at the end of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  About This Book.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to Veterinary Pathology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is pathology?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho ‘does’ pathology?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathology as an academic subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Aetiology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAetiology – the study of the causes of disease\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Cell Injury.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesions – structural and functional changes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions of cell response or injury followingharmful stimulus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellular degeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNecrosis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracellular changes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is inflammation?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomenclature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Pathology and the Immune System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe normal immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiseases of the immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Tissue Repair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition of tissue repair or healing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTissue repair – general and specific examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealing in various tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealing regulation and control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can impair, prevent or alter healing?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Circulatory Disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial note regarding capillaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does interstitial fluid gather in the tissues?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOedema.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpaired blood supply to tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClotting (coagulation) of blood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Disorders of Cell\/Tissue Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia and metaplasia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeoplasia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Test Yourself Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"This book is comprehensible in its entirety and boasts a logical structure. While it specifically suits UK student and qualified veterinary nurses, given the generic content, it will also prove a valuable resource to their international counterparts as well as to veterinary students. It will also make a functional addition to the bookshelf of veterinary practices and training providers.\" (\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Record,\u003c\/i\u003e December 2010)  \u003cp\u003e\"The author has written an excellent book for the beginning veterinary technician student, assistants or someone interested in a good overall review of clinical pathology. The book is not intended for veterinarians or experienced technicians unless they would like the review. This basic information is very well presented. I would highly recommend this text to any veterinary technician program.\" (\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Information Network,\u003c\/i\u003e June 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e Dr Harriet Brooks, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS. Lecturer in Anatomic Pathology, The Royal Veterinary College  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA good understanding of pathology will turn a competent veterinary nurse into an outstanding one.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Harriet Brooks.  \u003cp\u003eThis is one of the first books on general pathology designed specifically for veterinary nurses and veterinary nursing students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathology underpins all you do as a veterinary nurse. Knowledge of the general pathological processes will give you a deeper understanding of every aspect of an animal’s health. Building on your prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, the book explains the pathological changes that occur in sick animals. It describes the various disease processes and shows you how to relate them to clinical presentation, diagnosis and prognosis, and treatment rationales. 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