- Review of body system basics and disease processes in each chapter provides concise information to help you better manage patients in a hospital setting.
- Familiarizes you with the acute care environment by explaining medical terminology, hospital protocol, and surgical workups
- Includes updated information on medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and surgical and invasive procedures pertinent to physical therapy practice
- Clinical tips throughout the text show you how to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency of care.
- Over 350 illustrations, tables, and boxed text highlight essential concepts and procedures for quick reference.
- Uses terminology consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition
- Focuses on evidence-based practice to help you determine the best interventions including recent literature regarding rehabilitation in the critical care setting.
- NEW! Pertinent practice patterns from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition are included in each chapter.
- NEW! Additional illustrations to improve comprehension of the material
- NEW! More pharmacologic implications for physical therapists, specifically concerning side effects and use of combination drugs.
- NEW! Additional decision-making algorithms facilitate critical thinking in the clinical setting.
- NEW! Updated surgical and invasive procedures include minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, bariatric procedures, and complete insight into circulatory assist devices.
- NEW! Expanded neurological chapter including vestibular dysfunction tests and measures, a discussion of dementia, and the latest in stroke evaluation and management.
- NEW! Revised appendices discuss the latest concepts in documentation standards, palliative care, and patient safety.
- NEW! Slimmer, larger format allows the book to lie open for easier reading.
- NEW! Improved design highlighting clinical tips and other key features lets you locate important information quickly in a busy clinical setting.
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