General Pathology for Veterinary Nurses (eBook)

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

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.

"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)