Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions

Description

A concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals, Gould’s
Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 5th Edition helps you learn
essential concepts of major diseases/disorders and disease processes.
Continuing in its well-known tradition of readability and vivid, full-color
illustrations, the text is updated with the latest research and trends in
human disease. Disorders are described by body system, with coverage of the
interactions between systems, and special features help you apply the material
to real-life situations. No matter which healthcare field you may enter,
Gould’s Pathophysiology prepares you for the conditions encountered in
clinical practice.”Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions can
easily be incorporated into a course as a prescribed book to students in the
health care professions. The authors of this book are commended for their
contribution to the literature on pathophysiology and its application to the
health professions.” Reviewed by: Dr Benita Olivier, University of the
Witwatersrand, Date: Oct 14Concise and readable approach includes the
information you need without being overwhelming, even if you have a limited
scientific background. Unique Think About questions alert you to important
points and help with self-evaluation, test preparation, and review.Warning
Signs boxes help you identify the pre-emptive signs of physiologic events such
as strokes.Emergency Treatment boxes give step-by-step instructions to follow
for emergencies such as shock, cardiac arrest, and pneumothorax.Apply Your
Knowledge questions ask you to use what you’ve learned to predict What can go
wrong with this structure or system?Ready References in the appendix provide a
quick lookup for anatomic terms, conversion tables, abbreviations and
acronyms, diagnostic studies and tests, and more.Key terms are listed at the
beginning of each chapter and defined within the text, covering the scientific
terminology you need to know.Research boxes discuss new developments, problem
areas of pathophysiology, and complications associated with research.Learning
objectives and bulleted chapter summaries help you focus on key concepts and
information.NEW Defense/Protective Mechanisms section consolidates coverage of
inflammation and healing, infection, and immunity.UPDATED chapters are
reorganized with a building-block method that presents content in a more
logical and systematic approach.UPDATED format for individual disorders
includes 1) background, 2) pathophysiology, 3) etiology, 4) signs and
symptoms, 5) diagnoses, 6) possible related complications/disorders, and 7)
treatments/research.NEW! Pathophysiology of Body Systems chapters begin with a
brief review of normal anatomy and physiology and show the interrelatedness
and the interactions between systems.NEW authors bring a fresh and
contemporary approach to the content while keeping true to the integrity of
Barbara Gould’s original text. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Saunders; 5th edition (January 1, 2014)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 720 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 13
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.42 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1.25 x 11 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #875,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #111 in Pathophysiology (Books) #1,122 in Allied Health Services #4,471 in Core
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