A definitive resource for students, instructors, and healthcare professionals for more than 40 years, Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health ...
A definitive resource for students, instructors, and healthcare professionals for more than 40 years, Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 11th Edition, maintains a legacy of making pathophysiology accessible through accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage presented in a logical, engaging approach packed with learning features and application opportunities.
Focused on the scientific basis behind healthcare practices, this unique text relates normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur because of disease, as well as the body’s remarkable ability to compensate for these changes, establishing a holistic mastery of both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health. Early chapters detail fundamental concepts—such as cellular adaptation, inflammation and repair, and immunologic processes—followed by robust discussions of specific disease states.
The 11th Edition leverages the latest evidence-based information to support effective clinical decision-making in the changing healthcare environment, incorporating the expertise of contributors from an array of disciplines. Expanded definitions for key terms clarify complex healthcare alterations for today’s diverse student population, and nursing concepts added to this edition categorize content to reinforce essential ideas. Current technological advancements, inclusive language, and relevant terminology equip students with the tools to critically analyze complex patient situations and to apply their knowledge from their first day on the job with confidence and competence.
Edition
11
ISBN/ISSN
9781975176846
Product Format
Hardcover Book
Trim Size
8 3/8 x 10 7/8
Pages
1632
Edition
11
Publication Date
February 5, 2024
Weight
6.15
Tommie L. Norris
Unit 1 Concepts of Health and Disease
Chapter 1: Concepts of Health and Diseases
Unit 2 Cell Function and Growth
Chapter 2: Cell and Tissue Characteristics
Chapter 3: Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death
Chapter 4: Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
Chapter 5: Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Chapter 6: Neoplasia
Unit 3 Disorders of Integrative Function
Chapter 7: Stress and Adaptation
Chapter 8: Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Unit 4 Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
Chapter 9: Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing
Chapter 10: Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Chapter 11: Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 12: Disorders of the Immune Response, Including IV/AIDS
Unit 5 Disorders of Neural Functions
Chapter 13: Organization and Control of Neural Function
Chapter 14: Somatosensory Function, Pain, Headache, and Temperature Regulation
Chapter 15: Disorders of Motor Function
Chapter 16: Disorders of Brain Function
Chapter 17: Sleep and Sleep-Wake Disorders
Chapter 18: Disorders of Thought, Emotion, and Memory
Unit 6 Disorders of Special Sensory Function
Chapter 19: Disorders of Visual Function
Chapter 20: Disorders of Hearing and Vestibular Function
Unit 7 Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
Chapter 21: Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System
Chapter 22: Disorder of Hemostasis
Chapter 23: Disorders of Red Blood Cells
Chapter 24: Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues
Unit 8 Disorders of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 25: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 26: Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation
Chapter 27: Disorders of Cardiac Function, and Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock
Chapter 28: Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm
Unit 9 Disorders of Respiratory Function
Chapter 29: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
Chapter 30: Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders
Chapter 31: Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
Unit 10 Disorders of Renal Function
Chapter 32: Structure and Function of the Kidney
Chapter 33: Disorders of Renal Function
Chapter 34: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 35: Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract
Unit 11 Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 36: Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 37: Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 38: Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function
Chapter 39: Alterations in Nutritional Status
Unit 12 Disorders of Endocrine Function
Chapter 40: Mechanisms of Endocrine Control
Chapter 41: Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
Unit 13 Disorders of Genitourinary and Reproductive Function
Chapter 42: Structure and Function of the Make Genitourinary System
Chapter 43: Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Chapter 44: Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 45: Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 46: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit 14 Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 47: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 48: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, Neoplasms
Chapter 49: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolic Disorders, Activity Intolerance, and Fatigue
Chapter 50: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders
Unit 15 Disorders of Integumentary Function
Chapter 51: Structure and Function of the Skin
Chapter 52: Disorders of Skin Integrity and Function
Appendix: Lab Values
Glossary
Index
NEW! Questions in Clinical Judgment Unfolding Cases, with answers and rationales, reinforce clinical judgment in many chapters.
NEW! Nursing Concepts group and categorize content to strengthen overall comprehension.
UPDATED! Expanded Glossary establishes basic universal healthcare language required for students of different incoming knowledge levels or diverse perspectives and backgrounds to clarify challenging vocabulary.
UPDATED! Inclusive language throughout helps students ensure culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations.
UPDATED! References in the style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association allow readers more easily see citations at a glance in the text and facilitate locating references listed alphabetically at the ends of the chapters.
Understanding boxes features reinforce essential chapter takeaways and break down processes to ensure comprehension.
Geriatric Considerations and Pediatric Considerations boxes familiarize students with potential age-related physiological variations they may encounter.
Detailed, full-color illustrationsand photographs clarify complex interactions and strengthen students’ ability to distinguish normal and abnormal function.
Review Exerciseswith answers synthesize and reinforce concepts.
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