5th Edition
by Jaime C. Paz (Author), Michele P. West (Author)
Get all the essential information you need to effectively treat and manage patients in a complex acute care setting with Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 5th Edition. This
easy-to-follow guide is the perfect resource to help any rehabilitation
professional better understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety,
medical-surgical "lingo," and the many aspects of patient care in the
hospital setting ― from the emergency department to the intensive care
unit to the general ward. And with extensively updated content
reflecting the latest evidence-based information, this new fifth edition
contains everything you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced acute
care environment.
- Evidenced-based
information is woven throughout the guide to ensure you are equipped
with the proven knowledge needed to manage the acuity of patients in the
hospital environment.
- Up-to-date
content on medications, laboratory tests, diagnostics, and intervention
methods that is relevant to patients in the acute care environment helps you gain insight on how these aspects are affected by the acute care setting.
- Easy-to-read algorithms, tables, boxes, and clinical tips highlight key information and makes finding and understanding information easier.
- NEW! Revised content throughout the text reflects the latest information on the complex and fast-paced acute care setting.
- NEW! Expanded chapters on outcome measures, mechanical circulatory support, and chest pain.
- NEW! Redesigned airway clearance chapter.
- NEW! Reformatted nervous system chapter to enhance clinical integration of content.