Fundamentals of applied pathophysiology : an essential guide for nursing and healthcare students [E-Book]

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; About the series; Contributors; Acknowledgements; Copyright information; Preface; How to get the best out of your textbook; Features contained within your textbook; How to use the website; Introduction; 1: Cell and body tissue physiology; Introduction; Anatomy of the cell; The cell membrane; Functions; Transport across the cell membrane; Cytoplasm; Role of cytoplasm; Nucleus; Mitosis and meiosis; Mitosis; Meiosis; The organelles; Endoplasmic reticulum; Golgi apparatus; Lysosomes; Peroxisomes; Mitochondria (single = mitochondrion); Cytoskeleton; Centrioles, cilia and flagellaTypes of cells; Tissues; Glandular epithelium; Connective tissue; Muscle tissue; Nervous tissue; Tissue repair; Conclusion; Glossary of terms; References; 2: Cancer; Introduction; Biology of cancer; Causes of cancer; Genes; Environmental factors; Staging of cancers; Signs and symptoms of cancer; Treatment of cancer; Drug therapy; Radiation therapy; Immunotherapy; Surgical removal; Hormonal therapy; Photodynamic therapy; Gene therapy; Prevention of cancer; Examples of cancers; Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; Lung cancer; Breast cancer; Conclusion; Further resources; BMC CancerBritish Cancer Journal; Cancer Research UK; Cancer Symptoms; Inside Cancer; Glossary of terms; References; 3: Inflammation, immune response and healing; Introduction; Infectious micro-organisms; Spread of infection; Droplet spread; Air currents (airborne transmission); Aerosol transmission; Water transmission; Contact transmission; Soil; Inoculation; Faecal-oral route; Vector transmission; Contaminated intermediates; Types of infectious micro-organisms; Bacteria; Viruses; Fungi; Protozoa; Rickettsiae, chlamydiae and mycoplasmas; Helminths; The immune system; Organs, cells and proteins of the immune systemThe lymphatic system; Types of immunity; Specific immunity; Immune problems; Inflammatory response; Summary of inflammation; Conclusion; Further resources; AVERT; CELLS alive!; National Resource for Infection Control (NRIC); The Biology Project; The Department of Health (DH); HIV tutorial (University of Utah); Department of Health - E. coli outbreak; Glossary of terms; References; 4: Shock; Introduction; Types of shock; Hypovolaemic shock; Cardiogenic and obstructive shock; Distributive shock; Anaphylactic shock; Septic shock; Neurogenic (vasogenic) shockPathophysiology of shock; Stages of shock; Stage 1: Compensatory (non-progressive) stage of shock; Stage 2: Progressive (decompensated) stage of shock; Stage 3: Irreversible (refractory) stage of shock; Care of the patient in shock; Pharmacological management of shock; Conclusion; Further resources; Resuscitation Council (UK); NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries; Trauma and shock factsheet; Toxic shock syndrome; Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN); British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology; Glossary of terms; References; 5: The heart and associated disorders

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology is designed specifically for nursing and healthcare students, providing a straightforward, jargon-free, accessible introduction to pathophysiology. Highly visual and written specifically for students, the second edition of this best-selling textbook provides clear explanations of the anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To make study easier, the book includes learning outcomes, a range of activities to test learning, key words, end-of-chapter glossaries, and clinical case scenarios, and is supported by an online resource centre with further activities and exercises.  Key Features: Superb full colour illustrations, bringing this subject to life. Full of extra features to help improve the learning process, including key words, test-your-knowledge, exercises, further reading and learning outcomes. New case studies throughout to help you understand how to apply the knowledge in clinical practice. Supported by an online resource centre at www.wiley.com/go/fundamentalsofappliedpathophysiology with fantastic extras for both lecturers and students, including an image bank, interactive multiple choice questions, true/false exercises, word-searches, glossary flash-cards, label-the diagram activities, and more!