Principles & techniques of patient care

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Principles & techniques of patient care

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Pierson, Frank M. (Author), Fairchild, Sheryl L. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	St Louis, Mo : Saunders/Elsevier , 2008
Edition:	4th ed
Subjects:	Allied health personnel Nursing Patient Care Physical Therapy Modalities > utilization Dependent Ambulation Patient Care Planning Transportation of Patients Wheelchairs

Table of Contents:

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.