Jaime C. Paz, PT, DPT, MS, Michele P. West, MS, PT
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Fourth edition
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xv, 512 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
28 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
pt. 1. Introduction -- The acute care setting -- The medical record -- pt. 2. Body systems -- Cardiac system -- Pulmonary system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Nervous system -- Vascular system and hematology -- Gastrointestinal system -- Genitourinary system -- Endocrine system -- pt. 3. Diagnoses -- Oncology -- Burns and wounds -- Infectious diseases -- Organ transplantation -- Fluid and electrolyte imbalances -- Amputation -- Physical therapy considerations for patients who complain of chest pain -- pt. 4. Interventions -- Medical-surgical equipment in the acute care setting -- Pharmacologic agents -- Anesthesia : perioperative considerations for the physical therapist -- Acute pain management -- Postural drainage -- Functional tests