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Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Respiratory and Cardiac Management: A Problem-Solving Approach Paperback – 10 June 2001
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Alexandra Hough
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This work contains case studies and question-and-answer sections that facilitate student learning. It focuses on social and interpersonal aspects of care and treatment, and is extensively and comprehensively referenced. It adopts a problem solving approach.
- ISBN-100748740376
- ISBN-13978-0748740376
- Edition3rd
- PublisherTrans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
- Publication date10 June 2001
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions19.05 x 2.54 x 23.5 cm
- Print length550 pages
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Preface Acknowledgements 1. Physiological Basis Of Clinical Practice 2. Clinical Assessment 3. Obstructive Disorders 4. Restrictive And Other Disorders 5. General Management 6. Physiotherapy To Increase Lung Volume 7. Physiotherapy To reduce The Work Of Breathing 8. Physiotherapy To Clear Secretions 9. Pulmonary Rehabilitation 10. Physiotherapy For People Undergoing Surgery 11. Physiotherapy For Specific Groups Of People 12. Intensive Care, Monitoring And Support 13. Mechanical Ventilation 14. Physiotherapy For Patients In Intensive Care 15. Disorders In Intensive Care Patients 16. Physiotherapy For Children And Infants 17. Evaluation Of Respiratory Physiotherapy Glossary Of Abbreviations, Definitions, Symbols And Values Appendix A: Transatlantic Dictionary Appendix B: Postural Drainage Positions Appendix C: Resources Appendix D: Articles On Patient's Experiences Appendix E: Outcomes For Pulmonary Rehabilitation Appendix F: Conversions Annotated Bibliography References Index
About the Author
Alex Hough is a physiotherapist who has worked in the UK and abroad as a clinician and lecturer for 30 years. She has written the 4th edition of 'Physiotherapy in Respiratory and Cardiac Care', has presented papers to various international conferences and has written papers for, and been referee for, physiotherapy and medical journals.
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- Publisher : Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.; 3rd edition (10 June 2001)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 550 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0748740376
- ISBN-13 : 978-0748740376
- Dimensions : 19.05 x 2.54 x 23.5 cm
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This book is really good. i am a second year physiotherapy student and just starting cardio respiratory and have found that this book has everything in it that i need and is well laid out and easy to read. if you are doing anything respiratory based this book is good for the theory and the practice and i would definitely recommend it!
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