Pierson and Fairchild's principles & techniques of patient care
"Learn how to effectively assess and manage patients in the rehabilitation setting with this new, visually enhanced edition. In addition to clear, "how-to" information on positioning and draping the patient,patient transfer, ambulation activities, and more, you'll gain insight in...
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St. Louis, Missouri :
Elsevier ,
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Preparation 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 range of motion
- 7. Features and activities of wheelchairs
- 8. Transfer activities
- 9. Assistive devices, 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