Ashis Banerjee clinical physiology An Examination primer CAMBRIDGE CambriDgeMoreinformation-www.cambridge.org/9780521542265
This is an admirably concise and clear guide to Clinical Physiology to clinical practice. It covers all the body systems in an accessible style of presentation. Bulleted checklists and boxed information provide an easy overview and summary of the knowledge of physiology, it will serve as a all do achieve postgraduate qualification, and for anyone needing to refresh their knowledge base in the key elements of clinical physiology. The authors own experience as an examine at all levels has been distilled here for the benefit of postgraduate trainees and medical and nursing students. Dr Ashis Banerjee is Consultant in Emergency cine and serves as Examiner for those ndertaking their MB, BS, MRCS and MFAEM
This is an admirably concise and clear guide to fundamental concepts in physiology relevant to clinical practice. It covers all the body systems in an accessible style of presentation. Bulleted checklists and boxed information provide an easy overview and summary of the essentials. By concentrating on the core knowledge of physiology, it will serve as a useful revision aid for all doctors striving to achieve postgraduate qualification, and for anyone needing to refresh their knowledge base in the key elements of clinical physiology. The author’s own experience as an examiner at all levels has been distilled here for the benefit of postgraduate trainees and medical and nursing students. Dr Ashis Banerjee is Consultant in Emergency Medicine and serves as Examiner for those undertaking their MB, BS, MRCS and MFAEM examinations. Clinical Physiology
clinical Physiology An Examination primer Ashis banerjee Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Lewisham University Hospital E CAMBRIDGE ER UNIVERSITY PRESS
Clinical Physiology An Examination Primer Ashis Banerjee Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Lewisham University Hospital
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Contents Preface page vil 1 Cell physiology 2 Water and electrolyte balance 3 Acid-base balance 4 Renal physiology 5 Temperature requlation 6 Cardiovascular system 7 Respiratory system 115 8 blood 140 9 Neurophysiology 177 10 Endocrine physiology 25 11 Gastrointestinal physiology 49
Contents Preface page vii 1 Cell physiology 1 2 Water and electrolyte balance 19 3 Acid–base balance 31 4 Renal physiology 44 5 Temperature regulation 66 6 Cardiovascular system 71 7 Respiratory system 115 8 Blood 140 9 Neurophysiology 177 10 Endocrine physiology 258 11 Gastrointestinal physiology 316 Index 349 v