Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 3e
by Jaime C. Paz MS PT, Michele P. West MS PT

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Summary of Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 3e

• 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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