General Pathology for Veterinary Nurses

General Pathology for Veterinary Nurses [Paperback]

Author: Harriet Brooks | Language: English | ISBN: 1405155906 | Format: PDF, EPUB

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General Pathology for Veterinary Nurses
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One of the first books on general pathology written specifically for veterinary nurses and those new to the subject. It builds on prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry to explain the pathological changes that occur in sick animals. The book provides an understanding of the effects of various disease processes, and relates these to clinical presentation, diagnosis and prognosis, and treatment rationales. Presented in an easy to read format, with many illustrations and summary boxes to aid comprehension. Each chapter has a useful "test yourself" section to test understanding.

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• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (February 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405155906
• ISBN-13: 978-1405155908
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 6.6 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #628,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Pathology

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.

I like this book because, as a Big Picture/Context person, I appreciate that the the author ably describes the mechanics of disease in small animal patients. There are plenty of Vet Tech texts on the market that give a lot of detail, but when I went to tech school, I did not have a sicence or healthcare background. I had to totally re-wire my brain. We didn't have this book available, but I wish we had--it would have helped me put the puzzle together a lot faster.

A caveat: for the American tech, be aware that this book has a British author. You have to be ready for spelling differences (no big deal) and some unfamiliar phrasing. You might find yourself reading in a British accent, in your head. (I find drinking tea helps.)

This book gets only three stars because I think the price is outrageous. That's not unusual for textbooks--as far as I'm concerned, textbook publishers know they have a captive market and can charge whatever they want. But a lot of techs who are now out of school would buy this as a reference/refresher book, only it's out of most people's price range. And in case you don't know, vet techs only make a few quid an hour.

(Ooops! It seems I'm off again! Pity.)

Anyway. Get this book and, even if you're thick as mince, Bob's your uncle!

By Mary Esterhammer-Fic
VINE VOICE

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