Understanding Pathophysiology / Edition 5

by Sue E. Huether

Overview

This easy-to-read textbook provides you with the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the processes of specific diseases with the most accurate, up-to-date information on the treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease. Understanding Pathophysiology, 4th Edition offers complete coverage in clear and concise detail with extensive full-color illustrations to make learning pathophysiology easy.

• Consistent presentation of each disease includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment to make remembering and learning information easier.
• Extensive collection of 900 photographs and illustrations vividly illustrate normal anatomy and physiology, cellular mechanisms, disease processes, and clinical manifestations of disease.
• UNIQUE! Health Alert boxes discuss a broad range of topics from new research, diagnostic studies, preventative care, and more.
• UNIQUE! Quick Check questions at the end of major sections promote critical thinking to help you apply your knowledge to real-life situations.
• UNIQUE! Risk Factor boxes illustrate the risk factors associated with specific diseases.
• Pediatric content presented in nine separate chapters provides thorough coverage of how various disease processes specifically affect children.
• Special headings highlight aging content within adult chapters to help you address the specialized needs of older patients.
• Did you Understand? end-of-chapter summaries help you review the major concepts presented in each chapter.
• Disease pathways throughout illustrate normal and compensatory physiology and pathophysiology.

• Includes extensively updated content based on the most current research available.
• Approximately 200 new full-color drawings, as well as hundreds of improved illustrations, clarify concepts to make content more easily understandable.
• Over 50 new Health Alert boxes present the most current research available.
• Electronic Resources listed at the beginning of each chapter direct you to additional materials on the companion CD and Evolve site.
• A glossary of over 850 terms helps you learn the often-difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900323078916
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	01/10/2012
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	1184
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Sue E. Huether, RN, PhD

Kathryn L. McCance, RN, PhD

Table of Contents

Part 1	Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology
Unit I	The Cell
1	Cellular Biology	1
2	Genes and Genetic Diseases	37
3	Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology	65
4	Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases	105
Unit II	Mechanisms of Self-Defense
5	Immunity	127
6	Inflammation	153
7	Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immunodeficiencies	181
8	Stress and Disease	221
Unit III	Cellular Proliferation: Cancer
9	Biology of Cancer	237
10	Tumor Spread and Treatment	269
11	Cancer in Children	287
Part 2	Body Systems and Disease
Unit IV	The Neurologic System
12	Structure and Function of the Neurologic System	295
13	Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function	329
14	Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction	355
15	Alterations of Neurologic Function	391
16	Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children	429
Unit V	The Endocrine System
17	Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation	449
18	Alterations of Hormonal Regulation	473
Unit VI	The Hematologic System
19	Structure and Function of the Hematologic System	507
20	Alterations of Hematologic Function	537
21	Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children	579
Unit VII	The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
22	Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems	597
23	Alterations of Cardiovascular Function	639
24	Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children	709
Unit VIII	The Pulmonary System
25	Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System	729
26	Alterations of Pulmonary Function	751
27	Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children	787
Unit IX	The Renal and Urologic Systems
28	Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems	807
29	Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function	825
30	Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children	849

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3 Stars from Doody

This book presents pathophysiology affecting bothadults and children, using a streamlined approach to address the keycontent regarding pathophysiology. The book was developed to offer asimplified, more elementary version of the authors' textPathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adultsand Children. The book is designed to highlight essentialpathophysiology content in a basic and easy-to-understandmanner. Although the authors only specify faculty and students, it ismy opinion that this book clearly targets baccalaureate undergraduatestudents. Of particular strength are the chapters in part 1 of thebook that help move the student into a more conceptual approach toaltered patterns in physiological function. In addition, the frequentuse of well-delineated diagrams facilitates a concise presentation ofmaterial. Last, the Did You Understand section at the end of eachchapter isolates crucial aspects of the chapter. This book is a moresimplified version of the authors' excellent text. It is an excellenttextbook for pathophysiology in baccalaureate nursing programs. Itsfrequent use of tables and diagrams makes for concise presentation,quick referencing, and excellent teaching aides. The Did You Knowsection at the end of each chapter cues the student to crucial pointsin the chapter. The content is written by individuals recognized asexperts in their areas. The book is addressing a need in the field fora more conceptual approach to pathophysiology at the undergraduatelevel.

Roxanne Pickett Hauber

Reviewer: Roxanne Pickett Hauber, PhD, RN (Georgia State University School of Nursing)
Description: This book presents pathophysiology affecting both adults and children, using a streamlined approach to address the key content regarding pathophysiology.
Purpose: The book was developed to offer a simplified, more elementary version of the authors' text Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. The book is designed to highlight essential pathophysiology content in a basic and easy-to-understand manner.
Audience: Although the authors only specify faculty and students, it is my opinion that this book clearly targets baccalaureate undergraduate students.
Features: Of particular strength are the chapters in part 1 of the book that help move the student into a more conceptual approach to altered patterns in physiological function. In addition, the frequent use of well-delineated diagrams facilitates a concise presentation of material. Last, the "Did You Understand" section at the end of each chapter isolates crucial aspects of the chapter.
Assessment: This book is a more simplified version of the authors' excellent text. It is an excellent textbook for pathophysiology in baccalaureate nursing programs. Its frequent use of tables and diagrams makes for concise presentation, quick referencing, and excellent teaching aides. The "Did You Know" section at the end of each chapter cues the student to crucial points in the chapter. The content is written by individuals recognized as experts in their areas. The book is addressing a need in the field for a more conceptual approach to pathophysiology at the undergraduate level.

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