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Third Edition
By
Jaime Paz, MS, PT, Clinical Associtate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, Walsh University, North Canton, OH; Associate Clinical Professor,
Department of Physical Therapy, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Michele West, MS, PT, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA
Description
Familiarize yourself with the acute care environment and confidently develop patient rehabilitation plans with this essential guide to
physical therapy practice in a clinical setting. Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, Third Edition helps you understand and
interpret hospital protocol, medical terminology, and the medical?surgical aspects of acute care. Each chapter focuses on a body system
and includes a review of basic structure and function, an overview of a medical?surgical workup, a review of pathophysiology, information
on pharmacology, and guidelines for physical therapy intervention. This edition features a larger, slimmer design that highlights clinical
tips, decision-making aids, and practice patterns throughout the text so that you can easily locate these tools and apply them to your
practice. If you are unfamiliar with the complex acute care environment, this comprehensive resource is just what you need to become
more comfortable and better able to manage the specific needs of your patients.
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Ch01: Cardiac System Ch02: Respiratory System Ch03: Musculoskeletal System Ch03-A: Management and Physical
Therapy Interventions for Fractures Ch04: Nervous System Ch05: Oncology Ch06: Vascular System and Hematology Ch07: Burns
and Wounds Ch08: Gastrointestinal System Ch09: Genitourinary System Ch10: Infectious Diseases Ch10-A: Disorders of Altered
Immunity Ch11: Endocrine System Ch12: Organ Transplantation
Appendix I-A: The Medical Record Appendix I-B: Acute Care
Setting Appendix II: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Appendix III-A: Medical-Surgical Equipment in the Acute Care Setting Appendix
III-B: Mechanical Ventilation Appendix III-C: Circulatory Assist Devices Appendix IV: Pharmacologic Agents Appendix V: Anesthesia:
Perioperative and Postoperative Considerations Appendix VI: Pain Management Appendix VII: Amputation Appendix VIII: Postural
Drainage Appendix IX: Functional Tests Appendix X: Physical Therapy Considerations for Patients who Complain of Chest Pain
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 624 pages, publication date: NOV-2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-4899-2
ISBN-10: 1-4160-4899-5
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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