Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care: A Problem-Solving Approach - Tapa blanda

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

The third edition of a highly successful research-based text provides further evidence for the effective management of the respiratory patient. Techniques which are not evidence-based are scrutinised and are not recommended unless there is clinical experience to validate their continued use. Case studies have been added to appropriate chapters and question-and-answer sections have been included. There is new material on pulmonary rehabilitation and hyperventilation syndrome. There is also a strong focus on the social and interpersonal aspects of care and treatment. "This is essential reading for physiotherapy students, clinicians, educators and nurse specialists in respiratory and intensive care." TODAYS THERAPIST