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.
