Full Description
From the biological basis of disease to system dysfunction and failure, this one-stop resource presents broad, comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of surgery. It covers applied embryology and physiology as well as special patient considerations. Perfect for exam review and ideal for day-to-day practice, this practical book features contributors from expert practitioners and teachers.
Contents
Chapter 1 The Cell: Structure and Function Chapter 2 Growth Factors and Cytokines Chapter 3 The Normal Wound Healing Process Chapter 4 Abnormal Wound Healing Chapter 5 Fetal Wound Healing Chapter 6 The Fundamentals of Molecular Genetics Chapter 7 The Immune System and Transplant Immunology Chapter 8 Principles and Practice of Transplantation Chapter 9 Skin and Adnexal Structures Chapter 10 Bone and Cartilage Chapter 11 Skeletal Muscle Physiology: Injury and Repair Chapter 12 Peripheral Nerve: Anatomy, Injury, and Repair Chapter 13 Applied Embryology Chapter 14 Applied Cardiac Embryology Chapter 15 Applied Embryology of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 16 Applied Urinary and Reproductive Embryology Chapter 17 Applied Embryology of the Extremities Chapter 18 Fundamentals of Neurophysiology and Neurodysfunction Chapter 19 Physiology of Normal and Abnormal Respiration Chapter 20 Renal Physiology and Dysfunction Chapter 21 Reproductive Physiology and Dysfunction Chapter 22 Cardiac Physiology and Dysfunction Chapter 23 Physiology of Arterial Venous and Lymphatic Flow Chapter 24 Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Physiology Chapter 25 Endocrine Physiology and Dysfunction Chapter 26 The Pregnant Surgical Patient Chapter 27 The Elderly Surgical Patient Chapter 28 The Pediatric Surgical Patient Chapter 29 The Morbidly Obese Surgical Patient Chapter 30 The Diabetic Surgical Patient Chapter 31 The Immunologically-Compromised and Transplant Surgery Patient Chapter 32 Metabolic Response to Trauma Chapter 33 Thermal Burns Chapter 34 Physiochemical Injuries Chapter 35 Perioperative Fever and Hypothermia Chapter 36 Nutrition Chapter 37 Hematology and Hemostasis Chapter 38 Transfusion and Replacement Therapy Chapter 39 Electrolytes and Electrolyte Dysfunction Chapter 40 Thromboembolic Disease Chapter 41 Bacterial Infection Chapter 42 Fungal Infection Chapter 43 Viral Infection Chapter 44 General Anesthesia Chapter 45 Sedation and Local Anesthesia Chapter 46 Principles of Tumor Biology Chapter 47 Cancer Therapy Alternatives Chapter 48 Radiation Therapy and Radiation Injury Chapter 49 Central Nervous System Impairment, Seizure, Coma, and Death Chapter 50 Gastrointestinal and Liver Failure Chapter 51 Pulmonary Insufficiency, Failure, and Support Chapter 52 Myocardial Insufficiency, Failure, and Support Chapter 53 Perioperative Renal Dysfunction: Failure, Diagnosis, and Management Chapter 54 Recognition and Treatment of Perioperative Arrhythmias Chapter 55 Acute Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Chapter 56 Alternatives in Physiological Monitoring Chapter 57 Shock: Differential Diagnosis and Management Chapter 58 Legal Medicine, Medical Ethics, and Professional Behavior
