Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists- Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
- Review of body system basics and disease processes in each chapter provides concise information to help you better manage patients in a hospital setting.
- Familiarizes you with the acute care environment by explaining medical terminology, hospital protocol, and surgical workups
- Includes updated information on medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and surgical and invasive procedures pertinent to physical therapy practice
- Clinical tips throughout the text show you how to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency of care.
- Over 350 illustrations, tables, and boxed text highlight essential concepts and procedures for quick reference.
- Uses terminology consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition
- Focuses on evidence-based practice to help you determine the best interventions including recent literature regarding rehabilitation in the critical care setting.
- Review of body system basics and disease processes in each chapter provides concise information to help you better manage patients in a hospital setting.
- Familiarizes you with the acute care environment by explaining medical terminology, hospital protocol, and surgical workups
- Includes updated information on medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and surgical and invasive procedures pertinent to physical therapy practice
- Clinical tips throughout the text show you how to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency of care.
- Over 350 illustrations, tables, and boxed text highlight essential concepts and procedures for quick reference.
- Uses terminology consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition
- Focuses on evidence-based practice to help you determine the best interventions including recent literature regarding rehabilitation in the critical care setting.
この版の特長
- NEW! Restructured table of contents helps you quickly locate information.
- NEW! Language from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association increases your familiarity with terminology.
- NEW! New intervention algorithms along with existing algorithms break clinical decision-making into individual steps and sharpens your on-the-spot critical-thinking skills.
- NEW! A quick-reference appendix covering abbreviations commonly found in the acute care environment supplies the translation tools you need, while flagging any abbreviations that may be harmful to the patient.
特長
- Review of body system basics and disease processes in each chapter provides concise information to help you better manage patients in a hospital setting.
- Familiarizes you with the acute care environment by explaining medical terminology, hospital protocol, and surgical workups
- Includes updated information on medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and surgical and invasive procedures pertinent to physical therapy practice
- Clinical tips throughout the text show you how to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency of care.
- Over 350 illustrations, tables, and boxed text highlight essential concepts and procedures for quick reference.
- Uses terminology consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition
- Focuses on evidence-based practice to help you determine the best interventions including recent literature regarding rehabilitation in the critical care setting.
著者情報
| ISBN Number | 9781455728954 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Jaime C. Paz, PT, DPT, MS, Clinical Associate 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 and Michele P. West, MS, PT, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA |
| Copyright Year | 2014 |
| Edition Number | 4 |
| Format | E-Book |
| Imprint | Saunders |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 27 Sep 2013 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
Part 1: Introduction
1. The Acute Care Setting
2. The Medical Record
Part 2: Systems
3. Cardiac System
4. Respiratory System
5. Musculoskeletal System
Appendix:Management and Physical Therapy Interventions for Fractures
6. Nervous System
7. Vascular System and Hematology
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Genitourinary System
10. Endocrine System
Part 3: Diagnoses
11. Oncology
12. Burns and Wounds
13. Infectious Diseases
Appendix: Disorders of Altered Immunity
14. Organ Transplantation
15. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
16. Amputation
17. Physical Therapy Considerations for Patients who Complain of Chest Pain
Part 4: Interventions
18. Medical-Surgical Equipment in the Acute Care Setting
Appendix: Mechanical Ventilation
Appendix: Circulatory Assist Devices
19. Pharmacologic Agents
20. Anesthesia: Perioperative and Postoperative Considerations
21. Pain Management
22. Postural Drainage
23. Functional Tests