General Pathology for Veterinary Nurses (eBook)

Harriet Brooks (Autor)

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2013 | 1. Auflage
256 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-69984-3 (ISBN)

Infos

A good understanding of pathology will turn a competent
veterinary nurse into an outstanding one. Harriet Brooks.

This is one of the first books on general pathology designed
specifically for veterinary nurses and veterinary nursing
students.

Pathology underpins all you do as a veterinary nurse. Knowledge
of the general pathological processes will give you a deeper
understanding of every aspect of an animal's health. Building
on your prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry,
the book explains the pathological changes that occur in sick
animals. It describes the various disease processes and shows you
how to relate them to clinical presentation, diagnosis and
prognosis, and treatment rationales. This book will give you the
knowledge and confidence to develop your role within the veterinary
team.

Designed as a concise, easy to read textbook, it includes:

* Detailed illustrations to explain the science behind the
pathological processes

* Summary boxes of key information to aid revision

* A 'test yourself' section at the end of each
chapter

Autor

Dr Harriet Brooks, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS. Lecturer in Anatomic Pathology, The Royal Veterinary College

Inhalt

About This Book.

Acknowledgements.

1 Introduction to Veterinary Pathology.

What is pathology?

Who 'does' pathology?

Pathology as an academic subject.

2 Aetiology.

Introduction.

Aetiology - the study of the causes of disease

3 Cell Injury.

Lesions - structural and functional changes.

Definitions of cell response or injury followingharmful
stimulus.

Cellular degeneration.

Necrosis.

Extracellular changes.

4 Inflammation.

What is inflammation?

Nomenclature.

5 Pathology and the Immune System.

The normal immune system.

Diseases of the immune system.

6 Tissue Repair.

Definition of tissue repair or healing.

Tissue repair - general and specific examples.

Healing in various tissues.

Healing regulation and control.

What can impair, prevent or alter healing?

7 Circulatory Disorders.

Special note regarding capillaries.

How does interstitial fluid gather in the tissues?

Oedema.

Impaired blood supply to tissues.

Clotting (coagulation) of blood.

Shock.

8 Disorders of Cell/Tissue Growth.

Atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia and metaplasia.

Neoplasia.

Glossary.

Answers to Test Yourself Questions.

Further Reading.

Index.

Rezensionen

"This book is comprehensible in its entirety and boasts a logical
structure. While it specifically suits UK student and qualified
veterinary nurses, given the generic content, it will also prove a
valuable resource to their international counterparts as well as to
veterinary students. It will also make a functional addition to the
bookshelf of veterinary practices and training providers."
(Veterinary Record, December 2010)

"The author has written an excellent book for the beginning
veterinary technician student, assistants or someone interested in
a good overall review of clinical pathology. The book is not
intended for veterinarians or experienced technicians unless they
would like the review. This basic information is very well
presented. I would highly recommend this text to any veterinary
technician program." (Veterinary Information Network, June
2010)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.5.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Allgemein ► Tiermedizinische Fachangestellte
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Vorklinik
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Klinische Fächer ► Pathologie
• Schlagworte: Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin • Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin • Spezialthemen Veterinärmedizin • Spezialthemen Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinary Medicine • Veterinary Medicine Special Topics • Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care
• ISBN-10: 1-118-69984-X / 111869984X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-69984-3 / 9781118699843