Principles and Techniques of Patient Care - Softcover

Pierson, Frank M.; Fairchild, Sheryl L.

 
9780721693798: Principles and Techniques of Patient Care
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0721693792 ISBN 13: 9780721693798
Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Updated and expanded, the third edition of this text presents clear-cut, "how-to" instructions on properly evaluating vital signs, treating patients who require special equipment or care, and much more. Well-illustrated techniques and procedures demonstrate positioning and draping the patient, patient transfer, and ambulation activities, with rationales and physiologic principles that explain why techniques are used. It emphasizes a basic approach and straightforward clinical applications related to patient care.

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Review

Review of the 1st Edition: "Each chapter is clear, concise, and logical, with step-by-step instructions and suggestions for alternative methods...Discusses virtually all functional situations with excellent illustrations...An excellent reference and study guide for novice and experienced health care professionals...Likely to become a standard in most academic programs." -- Journal of Physical Therapy Education

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Publisher
W B Saunders Co Ltd
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0721693792
ISBN 13 
9780721693798
Binding
Spiral-bound
Edition number
3
Number of pages
384