Description
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® 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.
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Features
--NEW Revamped art program: over 100 of the illustrations in this edition are either new, or have been extensively modified. New clinical manifestation figures for selected disorders
--NEW Flow charts depicting the interactions among the various mechanisms/body systems Together, the integrated figures, flow charts, understanding feature, and clinical manifestation figures enable the reader to fully understand all aspects of the disorder
--NEW Review exercises found at the end of each chapter.
--NEW Chapter 6, Genetics has been rewritten to include new content on human genome project, protein synthesis, transcription factors, RNA silencing.
--NEW Chapter 15 updated to reflect new materials on leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
--NEW Chapter 17 heavily revised to reflect new science developments
--NEW Added content on obesity and the metabolic syndrome. Increased focus on issues and practices relative to the world community, including the inclusion of international studies, WHO guidelines, and the health variants of diverse populations. In line with the greater international focus, the new co-author, Dr. Glenn Matfin, has roots in the United Kingdom, two new contributing authors are from Canada, Charlotte Pooler RN., PhD and Anna Barkman RN, MSN.
--Integrated pediatric coverage allows for a more streamlined, less redundant text (as opposed to competitive texts, which separate pediatric chapters). Such depth of coverage is more appropriate in Pediatric nursing programs. Pediatric Icons help the reader quickly identify
--Content has been arranged so that concepts build on one another. Words are defined as content is presented. Concepts from physiology, biochemistry, physics, and other sciences are reviewed along the way.
--Objectives appear at the beginning of each major section in a chapter, and summaries, with a color screen behind them, are found at section endings. This "chunked" approach encourages the student to pause and review salient points.
--Intra-text summaries with a color screen behind them are found integrated throughout the text, forcing the student to pause and review salient points. Well-known for its readability, Carol Porth's writing style is such that she presents information, then continually reinforces difficult concepts.
--Key Concepts Boxes are designed to help the reader retain and utilize text information by providing a mechanism to incorporate text information into a larger conceptual unit as opposed to memorizing a string of related and unrelated facts.
--A glossary provides a reference of commonly used terms.
--Helpful lists of common suffixes and prefixes, normal laboratory values in both conventional and SI units, as well as a glossary provide students with useful references.
About the Author(s)
- Glenn Matfin BSc (Hons), MB ChB, DGM, FFMP, FACE, FACP, FRCP
- Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY
Specs
- Edition: Eighth
- Product Format: Hardbound
- ISBN: 9780781766166
- Trim Size: 8.375 x 10.875
- Pages: 1680
- Pub Date: Jul 14, 2010
- Weight: 8.0
Associated Specialties
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
