Overview

This is the Eighth Edition of the comprehensive and well-respected text and reference of pathophysiology. As a nurse-physiologist, Carol Porth uniquely emphasizes ""concepts"" of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders. This conceptual model integrates the developmental and preventative aspects of health. By taking this physiologic approach, the author ensures a comprehension of the whole of body function. By integrating all of the aspects of the human body into a total functional whole, the student can grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health. This edition has a completely revamped art program and new displays that showcase pathophysiological processes though detailed visual representation. Other highlights include a greater international focus, expanded content on evidence-based practice and completely revised, updated chapters on genetics, disorders of white blood cells and lymphoid tissues, and innate and acquired immunity. A bound-in CD-ROM and companion Website include Weblinks, an NCLEX[registered] tutorial, a Spanish-English audio glossary, monographs of 100 most commonly prescribed drugs, over 30 Concepts in Action animations, 5 Clinical Simulations, and dosage calculation quizzes. An Instructor's Resource DVD-ROM and online instructor resources are also available. Online Tutoring powered by Smarthinking-Free online tutoring, powered by Smarthinking, gives students access to expert nursing and allied health science educators whose mission, like yours, is to achieve success. Students can access live tutoring support, critiques of written work, and other valuable tools.

Full Product Details

Author:   Carol Mattson Porth ,  Glenn Matfin
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Edition:   8th revised North American ed
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 5.80cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   3.495kg
ISBN:  

9780781766166

ISBN 10:   0781766168
Pages:   1680
Publication Date:   03 October 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781451146004
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Unit IConcepts of Health and Disease Concepts of Health and Disease Concepts of Altered Health in Children Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults Unit IICell Function and Growth Cell and Tissue Characteristics Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance Genetic and Congenital Disorders v Neoplasia Unit IIIDisorders of Integrative Function Stress and Adaptation Alterations in Temperature Regulation Activity Tolerance and Fatigue Unit IVDisorders of the Hematopoietic System Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System Disorders of Hemostasis Disorders of Red Blood Cells Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues Unit VInfection, Inflammation, and Immunity Mechanisms of Infectious Disease Innate and Adaptive Immunity Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing Disorders of the Immune Response Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Unit VIDisorders of Cardiovascular Function Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System Disorders of Blood Flow in the Systemic Circulation Disorders of Blood Pressure Regulation Disorders of Cardiac Function Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock Unit VIIDisorders of Respiratory Function Structure and Function of the Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange Unit VIIIDisorders of Renal Function and Fluids and Electrolytes Structure and Function of the Kidney Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Disorders of Acid-Base Balance Disorders of Renal Function Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract Unit IXDisorders of Gastrointestinal Function Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function Alterations in Nutritional Status Unit XDisorders of Endocrine Function Mechanisms of Endocrine Control Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome Unit XI Disorders of Genitourinary and Reproductive Function Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System Disorders of the Female Reproductive System Sexually Transmitted Diseases Unit XII Neural Function Organization and Control of Neural Function Somatosensory Function, Pain, and Headache Disorders of Motor Function Disorders of Brain Function Sleep and Sleep Disorders Disorders of Thought, Mood, and Memory Unit XIII Disorders of Special Sensory Function Organization and Control of Neural Function Somatosensory Function, Pain, and Headache Disorders of Motor Function Disorders of Brain Function Sleep and Sleep Disorders Disorders of Thought, Mood, and Memory Unit XIII Disorders of Special Sensory Function Disorders of Visual Function abbreviated table of contents

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