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

Book Review : Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 2nd edition

This comprehensive textbook of cardiopulmonary physical therapy presents balanced and integrated coverage of the cardiac and pulmonary systems, covering anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment.

Case studies at the end of every chapter provide students with a realistic understanding of actual clinical practice.

 

• Presents balanced and integrated coverage of the cardiac and pulmonary systems.
• Provides a logical structure closely related to most courses: anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment, which enables the book to be used in pathophysiology courses, assessment courses, etc.

 

Authors: Ellen Hillegass EdD, PT, CCS, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Consultant

 

H. Steven Sadowsky MS, RRT, PT, CCS, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Women's University, Denton, TX; Physical Therapist, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TX

Book Review : Pocketbook of Neurological Physiotherapy

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Pages : 317
Published : 07 October 2008

I am sure many have heard about Pocketbook of Physiotherapy and had been using it in practice. Now they have a new pocketbook that specifies Neurological Physiotherapy. Pocketbook of Neurological Physiotherapy" is designed for working with people with neurological problems in any clinical setting. It is written by a team of expert contributors offering an international perspective on core concepts, irrespective of philosophical frameworks or health care systems. Rapid access to essential information is contained in one concise volume, providing expert knowledge and advice at your fingertips. This pocketbook should be a valuable guide to evidence-based practice for student physiotherapists and their teachers, as well as qualified clinicians.It is essential and benefit to use this pocketbook since we have a lot of assessments and test for neurological patients.