Handbook of Pathophysiology [Paperback]

Elizabeth J. Corwin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0397552130 | ISBN-13: 978-0397552139 | Publication Date: January 1996

This text is designed to serve as a quick review source for students of nursing and other health related professions. Material is presented in outline format and is organized by body system. Topics covered include physiologic and pathophysiologic concepts, and diseases. Key illustrations highlight important information for enhanced understanding, and developmental considerations of children and adults are emphasized as appropriate.

Product Details

• Paperback: 705 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0397552130
• ISBN-13: 978-0397552139
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,502,306 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nurnsing student's time saver, January 24, 2001

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"nurs_n" (Grass Lake, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Pathophysiology (Spiral-bound)

When writing care plans for nursing clinicals, this book is a real time saver. You can quickly find information on virtually every major condition in simple, straight forward terms. If a particualar disease or illness has special implications or maniffestations for a specific population, like geriatric or puberty, special consideration is given. At the end of each chapter a bibliography lists other sources which could be used for additional research. The book is broken down into 21 chapters each dealing with a specific system or function of the body. Each chapter then gives a basic overview of the system followed by the different pathophysiological concepts which apply to that system, followed by conditions of the disease or injury. This structure makes review of a particular disease or injury simple and straight forward. An excellent index combined with great information makes this a great resource for brushing up on pathophysiology as well as writing out nursing care plans for clinicals.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nurnsing student's time saver, January 24, 2001

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"nurs_n" (Grass Lake, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Pathophysiology (Spiral-bound)

When writing care plans for nursing clinicals, this book is a real time saver. You can quickly find information on virtually every major condition in simple, straight forward terms. If a particualar disease or illness has special implications or maniffestations for a specific population, like geriatric or puberty, special consideration is given. At the end of each chapter a bibliography lists other sources which could be used for additional research. The book is broken down into 21 chapters each dealing with a specific system or function of the body. Each chapter then gives a basic overview of the system followed by the different pathophysiological concepts which apply to that system, followed by conditions of the disease or injury. This structure makes review of a particular disease or injury simple and straight forward. An excellent index combined with great information makes this a great resource for brushing up on pathophysiology as well as writing out nursing care plans for clinicals.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nursing Student, September 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Handbook of Pathophysiology (Spiral-bound)

Excellent prep and supplement text for patho class. This text was recommended to me by a past grad and I use it during notes review and while READING.
Do yourself a favor and get this. It seems to be the quick resource for patho, manifestation, and rec treatment and evaluation.
Good luck,
Kitt