Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
Improve your students’ understanding of the cardiopulmonary system with Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 4th Edition. Based on best practices prescribed in The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of anatomy, physiology, and cardiopulmonary assessment, along with expanded chapters on the growing topics of early mobilization of the ICU patient and acute care management. Using a practical approach, expert author Ellen Hillegass also discusses pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions in the outpatient setting.
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Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- NEW! Expanded chapters cover early mobilization of the ICU patient and acute care management.
- NEW! Full-color printing enhances text.
- Material uses best practices defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Evidence-based content reflects the latest research in the field and incorporates the use of ICF.
- Clinical tips give students real-world hints and suggestions from practicing clinicians.
- NEW! Updated references emphasize evidence-based information from the text.
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- NEW! Expanded chapters cover early mobilization of the ICU patient and acute care management.
- NEW! Updated references emphasize evidence-based information from the text.
- NEW! Full-color printing enhances text.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section I – Anatomy and Physiology
1. Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
2. Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary SystemsSection II – Pathophysiology
3. Ischemic Cardiovascular Conditions and Other Vascular Pathologies
4. Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction and Failure
5. Restrictive Lung Dysfunction
6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
7. Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases
Section III – Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
8. Cardiovascular Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
9. Electrocardiography
10. Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Section IV – Surgical Interventions, Monitoring, and Support
11. Cardiovascular and Thoracic Interventions
12. Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart and Lung
13. Monitoring and Life-Support EquipmentSection V – Pharmacology
14. Cardiovascular Medications
15. Pulmonary Medications
Section VI – Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Intervention
16. Examination and Assessment Procedures
17. Interventions for Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions
18. Interventions and Prevention Measures for Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease or Risk of Disease
19. Pulmonary Rehabilitation
20. Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
21. The Lymphatic System
22. Outcome Measures: A Guide for the Evidence-Based Practice of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
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