Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach
William DeTurk,Lawrence Cahalin

ISBN: 0071360484,
Division: Kingscourt/Mcgraw-Hill,
Price: £50,
Pub Date: APR-04,

Pages: 720
Edition: 01
Format: Softback with CD

Availability: In Stock

Description

Designed for the required cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy course in the physical therapy curriculum. This evidence-based approach to cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy reviews essential background knowledge, thoroughly explains exercise principles, and makes applications to each of the APTA-approved practice patterns. Includes a thorough review of exercise physiology. A CD-ROM accompanies the book.

Features

  • *Most comprehensively and closely follows ?The Guide,? the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2/e.
  • *Includes what physical therapists need to know about exercise physiology and links it to cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy
  • Enables a total plan of care based on use of the disablement model (based on an individual?s degree of impairment) as presented in The Guide.
  • *Shows how to select appropriate interventions from practice pattern treatment options.
  • Very strong chapter on management of patient in the ICU, current best practice (rapidly changing technology).
  • *Shows how to apply the principles in any practice setting ? separate chapters address each of 7 APTA-approved practice patterns
  • *Cites the best evidence available throughout the book.
  • Separate lymphedema chapter
  • Entire separate chapters on ECG interpretation and medications.
  • Current best practice is included in treatment algorithms throughout.
  • *Reinforces learning with case studies and interactive, animated exercises on the CD-ROM
    • Author Biography

  • William DeTurk
    McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

  • Lawrence Cahalin
    McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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    Table of Contents

    CONTENTS
    1.History of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation by Catherine M. Certo, ScD, PT, William E. DeTurk, PhD, PT and Lawrence P. Cahalin, MS, PT, CCS
    2. History and Use of the Guide by Gary Brooks, PT, DrPH, CCS and Lawrence P. Cahalin, MS, PT, CCS
    3. Essentials of Exercise Physiology by William E. DeTurk, PhD, PT and Sandra L. Cassady, PhD, PT
    4. Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System by Sean M. Collins PT, MS, CCS and Barbara Cocanour, PhD
    5. Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems by Barbara J. Morgan PT, PhD and Jerome A. Dempsey, PhD
    6. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology by Sandra L Cassady, PhD, PT
    7. Pulmonary Pathology by Chris L. Wells, PhD, PT, CCS, ATC
    8. Medications by Charles D. Ciccone, PhD, PT
    9. Pulmonary Examination by Lawrence P. Cahalin, MS, PT, CCS
    10. Cardiovascular Evaluation by Lawrence P. Cahalin, MS, PT, CCS
    11. Electrocardiography by William E. DeTurk, PhD, PT Lawrence P. Cahalin, MS, PT, CCS
    12. Evaluation of Patient Intolerance to Exercise by William E. DeTurk, PhD, PT and Lawrence P. Cahalin, MS, PT, CCS
    13. Cardiopulmonary Concerns in the Patient with Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Deficits: An Evidence-Based Approach
    14. Cardiopulmonary Concerns in the Patient with Neurological Deficits: An Evidence Based Approach by John S. Leard, EdD, PT, ATC and Chris L. Wells, PhD, PT, CCS, ATC
    15. Physical Therapy associated with Primary Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Deconditioning by Sue Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD
    16. Physical Therapy associated with Airway Clearance Dysfunction by Gary Brooks, PT, DrPH, CCS
    17. Physical Therapy Associated with Cardiovascular Pump Dysfunction and Failure by Anne Mejia Downs, PT MPH CCS and Kathy Lee Bishop Lindsay,MS, PT, CCS
    18. Physical Therapy Associated with Respiratory Failure by Lawrence P. Cahalin, MS, PT, CCS and Lori A. Buck, MS, PT, CCS
    19. Physical Therapy Associated with Ventilatory Pump Dysfunction and Failure by Nancy D. Ciesla, PT
    20. Physical Therapy Associated with Respiratory Failure in the Neonate by M. Kathleen Kelly, PhD, PT
    21. Physical Therapy Associated With Lymphatic System Disorders by Kimberly Leaird, PT
    22. The Future of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation by Barbara W. DeTurk, MS, PT



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