TY - BOOK AU - Blows, W T TI - The biological basis of clinical observations SN - 041567462X PY - 2012/// CY - London PB - Routledge N2 - This book integrates explanations of observational procedures with the biological knowledge that underpins practice. For each topic it explains the pathological basis for variations in observed results, focusing on relevant anatomy and physiology, genetics and pharmacology and the basic principles of care. Topics include: temperature; pulse and ECG; blood pressure; respiratory observations; fluid balance; nutrition; elimination; skin; neurological observations - consciousness, pain, eyes, movement; drug side effects interactions and allergies ER -