Principles & techniques of patient care - Pierson, Frank M.; Fairchild, Sheryl L. (St Louis, Mo : Saunders/Elsevier, 2008)
1. Preparation for patient care activities. -- 2. Approaches to infection control. -- 3. Assessment of vital signs. -- 4. Body mechanics. -- 5. Positioning and draping. -- 6. Basic exercise: passive and active. -- 7. Features and activities of wheeled mobility aids. -- 8. Transfer activities. -- 9. Ambulation aids, patterns, and activities. -- 10. Special equipment and patient care environments. -- 11. Basic wound care and specialized interventions. -- 12. Incidents and emergencies. -- 13. Americans with Disabilities Act and environmental assessments.
Includes bibliographical references (p 361-363) and index
Keywords: Allied health personnel; Nursing; Patient Care; Physical Therapy Modalities -- utilization; Dependent Ambulation; Patient Care Planning; Transportation of Patients; Wheelchairs