{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-applied-pathophysiology-isbn-9781119699491","title":"Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition of \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology\u003c\/i\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents comprehensive treatment guidance for all fundamental pathophysiology categories, including disorders of the central nervous system, heart, vascular and renal systems, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAligns with the latest NMC standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-colour illustrations throughout that brings the subject to life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology\u003c\/i\u003e belongs on the bookshelves of all pre-registration nursing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Learning the language: Terminology 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Cell and body tissue physiology 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Homeostasis 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Cancer 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Inflammation, immune response and healing 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Shock 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 The nervous system and associated disorders 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 The heart and associated disorders 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 The vascular system and associated disorders 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The blood and associated disorders 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 The renal system and associated disorders 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 The respiratory system and associated disorders 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Nutrition and associated disorders 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 The endocrine system and associated disorders 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 The reproductive systems and associated disorders 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Pain and pain management 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders 539\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Fluid, electrolyte balance and associated disorders 566\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 The skin and associated disorders 593\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 The ear, nose and throat, and eyes, and associated disorders 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Reference values in venous serum (adults) 654\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 657\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Peate, OBE FRCN\u003c\/b\u003e is Principal, 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 \u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Nursing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology\u003c\/i\u003e includes brand-new content on homeostasis, systematic approach to assessment, and key terminology. 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