320 pages
Publisher: Slack Incorporated; 1st edition (June 23, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781556425684
ISBN-13: 978-1556425684
Clinical Management Notes and Case Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
is a succinct guide that facilitates a case-based learning approach to
cardiopulmonary care. This one-of-a-kind text combines evidence-based
assessment and management skills and well-thought-out cases of typical
presentations of pulmonary and cardiovascular conditions. This combined
approach helps students and clinicians learn meaningful skills in a
clinically relevant manner.
Two primary components present in
Clinical Management Notes and Case Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
are notes on cardiopulmonary assessment and management, and case
histories involving respiratory and cardiovascular conditions commonly
viewed by physical therapists. Accompanying the notes are
thought-provoking questions and problems that enable the reader to
establish a foundation of core concepts. The presentation of case
histories further facilitates the development of integral skills and
enables the reader to integrate those core concepts into a clinical
setting. Also, question and answer guides accompany the patient
profiles.
The two-fold evidence and case based learning approach
used by authors W. Darlene Reid, BMR(PT), PhD and Frank Chung, BSc(PT),
MSc allows for a more engaging experience. Students are able to learn
and develop skills to prepare them for their professional transition
while clinicians can use the text as a reference tool.
A Few of the Cardiopulmonary Assessment Topics:
- Physical Examinations
- Chest Radiology
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- EKG Interpretation
A Few of the Cardiopulmonary Management Topics:
- Clinical Decision Making and Setting Treatment Goals
- Mobilization and Exercise Training
- Breathing Exercises
- Medical and Surgical Interventions
Case Histories Include:
- Brief history
- Description of physical presentation
- Arterial blood values, chest x-rays, EKG results and/or pulmonary function report
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