cover image - Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 6th Edition
ISBN: 9780443116056
Copyright: 2026
Page Count: 608
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $104.99

Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 6th Edition

by Kathryn Panasci, PT, DPT and Kristin C. Greenwood, PT, DPT, EdD, MS

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cover image - Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 6th Edition
ISBN: 9780443116056
Copyright: 2026
Page Count: 608
Imprint: Elsevier
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Master the essential information you need to know to effectively treat and manage patients in the complex acute care environment with Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, Sixth Edition. This easy-to-follow guide is the perfect resource to help you better understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety guidelines, medical terms, and the many aspects of patient care in the hospital setting — from the emergency department to the intensive care unit to the general hospital floors. Featuring extensively updated content that reflects the latest evidence-based information, this edition contains everything needed for success in today’s fast-paced acute care environment.
    • NEW! Chapters cover interprofessional practice and psychological and mental health
    • NEW! Content addresses emerging topics in post intensive care syndrome and COVID
    • UPDATED! Enhanced focus on transition to practice helps ensure you are confident and prepared for the clinical setting
    • NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features reflection questions and a study guide, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
    • Evidenced-based information ensures you are equipped with the knowledge needed to manage the acuity of patients in the acute care environment
    • Up-to-date content on medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and medical interventions relevant to the acute care physical therapist
    • Easy-to-read algorithms, tables, boxes, and clinical tips highlight key information for quick reference
  • Part 1: Introduction
    1. The Acute Care Environment
    2. Physical Therapy Practice in Acute Care

    Part 2: Body Systems
    3. Cardiac System
    4. Pulmonary System
    5. Musculoskeletal System
    6. Nervous System
    7. Vascular, Hematology, and Lymphatic Systems
    8. Integumentary System
    9. Gastrointestinal System
    10. Genitourinary System
    11. Endocrine System
    12. Immune System and Infectious Disease
    13. Psychological System

    Part 3: Health Conditions
    14. Oncology
    15. Organ Transplantation
    16. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
    17. Limb Loss

    Part 4: Interventions
    18. Medical-Surgical Equipment in the Acute Care Setting
    19. Pharmacologic Agents
    20. Pain Management and Anesthesia
    21. Airway Clearance
    22. Outcome Measures
  • Kathryn Panasci, PT, DPT, Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Certified Wound Specialist (CWS); Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education, Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA and Kristin C. Greenwood, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) Emeritus; Provost and Senior Vice President , Academic Affairs, Mercy University, New York

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