Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists

This book surpasses its goals and objectives by providing not only valuable information but facilitating critical thinking as well... this book provides essential information for practitioners in the complex acute care environment...

A variety of qualified clinicians and professors serve as chapter authors. Each chapter includes medical management, relevant pathophysiology, the pharmacology of typically prescribed drugs, and physical therapy intervention. The authors incorporate concise material drawn from credible sources, including citations from current research.

The text is very user friendly. The extensive use of tables and illustrations allows the reader to rapidly access important information...

It is highly recommended and may become an important addition to an acute care physical therapist's library.
2nd edition
Paperback
ISBN: 0750673001
9780750673006
Publisher: Butterworth Heinemann


Authors: Jaime C. Paz MS, PT, Assistant Clinical Specialist, Department of Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, Boston; Adjunct Faculty Member, Department of Physical Therapy, Simmons College, Boston; Adjunct Physical Therapist, Care Group Home Care, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
Michele P. West MS, PT, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA