Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
- Remains a world-wide leader in its field, providing comprehensive and authoritative information on all aspects of cardiopulmonary physical therapy.
- Covers structure and function, pathology, medications, medical tests and measures, and common imaging techniques.
- Includes practical information on electrocardiographic interpretation, pharmacology, changes with aging, and evaluation and treatment skills.
ISBN :
9780323059022
Publication Date :
09-04-2004
- Remains a world-wide leader in its field, providing comprehensive and authoritative information on all aspects of cardiopulmonary physical therapy.
- Covers structure and function, pathology, medications, medical tests and measures, and common imaging techniques.
- Includes practical information on electrocardiographic interpretation, pharmacology, changes with aging, and evaluation and treatment skills.
New to this edition
- Completely revised and restructured throughout, with integrated cardiac and pulmonary coverage that provides a more cohesive understanding of how the body functions.
- Corresponds exactly with the practice patterns and current scope of practice as outlined in the Guide, keeping the therapist current with the APTA standard of care, and making this edition almost an entirely new book.
- Includes case studies that feature essentials of the APTA's clinical practice patterns – real-life situations that focus on functional disabilities.
- Contains eight totally new chapters that describe common cardiopulmonary examination and intervention skills, based largely on identified items from the Guide.
- Provides updated and more complete information on pharmacology, promoting safe and effective use of drugs by understanding drug reactions.
- Features totally revised and updated reference sections in all chapters.
- NEW Evolve companion website provides readers with additional teaching and learning tools.
Key Features
- Remains a world-wide leader in its field, providing comprehensive and authoritative information on all aspects of cardiopulmonary physical therapy.
- Covers structure and function, pathology, medications, medical tests and measures, and common imaging techniques.
- Includes practical information on electrocardiographic interpretation, pharmacology, changes with aging, and evaluation and treatment skills.
Author Information
By Scot Irwin, MS, PT, DPT, DPT, Graduate Program in PT, North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA, USA and Jan S. Tecklin, MS, PT
