Principles of Pathophysiology and Emergency Medical Care

By Jeffrey W. Myers, Marianne Neighbors, Ruth Tannehill-Jones - First Edition

Principles of Pathophysiology and Emergency Medical Care relates pathophysiological principles to emergency care of medical disorders.

Material conforms to the 1999 EMT-Paramedic Curriculum objectives.

Many illustrations and tables highlight important concepts that appeal to the visual learner. In-depth coverage of shock, acid-base, environmental and toxicological emergencies not found in other pathophysiology texts, but necessary for the EMS professional. (key words: pathophysiology, EMS, Emergency Medical Services)

• The most in depth pathophysiological coverage of any paramedic text in the market.
• Individual chapters on acid-base balance and shock.
• Highlights effects of aging on body systems.

Contents:

Unit One: Concepts of human disease.
Chapter One: Introduction to human disease.
Chapter Two: Introduction to Cell Biology and Mechanisms of disease.
Chapter Three: Neoplasms.
Chapter Four: Inflammation and infection.
Chapter Five: Fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance.
Chapter Six: Pathophysiology of Shock.

Unit Two: Common diseases and disorders of body systems.
Chapter Seven: Immune and lymphatic system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Eight: Hematologic system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Nine: Respiratory system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Ten: Cardiovascular system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Eleven: Nervous system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Twelve: Digestive system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Thirteen: Renal system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Fourteen: Musculoskeletal system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Fifteen: Endocrine system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Sixteen: Eye and ear Diseases and Disorders.
Chapter Seventeen: Reproductive system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Eighteen: Diseases and disorders of pregnancy and childbirth.
Chapter Nineteen: Integumentary system diseases and disorders.
Chapter Twenty: Mental health diseases and disorders.

Unit Three: Childhood, Toxicological, and Environmental Diseases and Disorders.
Chapter Twenty-One: Childhood diseases and disorders.
Chapter Twenty-Two: Toxicological diseases and disorders.
Chapter Twenty-Three: Environmental diseases and disorders.

484 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

Paperback, 480 pages