Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I: Pathophysiology: background and overview. Introduction to pathophysiology -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances -- Introduction to basic pharmacology and other common therapies -- Pain -- Section II: Defense/protective mechanisms. Inflammation and healing -- Infection -- Immunity -- Section III: Pathophysiology of body systems. Skin disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Blood and the circulatory system -- Lymphatic system disorders -- Cardiovascular system disorders -- Respiratory system disorders -- Nervous system disorders -- Disorders of the eyes, ears and other sensory organs -- Endocrine system disorders -- Digestive system disorders -- Urinary system disorders -- Reproductive system disorders -- Section IV: Factors contributing to pathophysiology. Neoplasms and cancer -- Congenital and genetic disorders -- Complications of pregnancy -- Complications of adolescence -- Complications of aging -- Section V: Environmental factors and pathophysiology. Immobility and associated problems -- Stress and associated problems -- Substance abuse and associated problems -- Environmental hazards and associated problems -- Appendices. Ready References. Body planes, cavities, regions, fluid compartments -- Anatomic terms -- Conversion tables -- Common abbreviations and acronyms -- Common diagnostic studies and tests -- Example of a medical history -- Disease index -- Drug index -- Additional resources.