Pierson and Fairchild's Principles and Techniques of Patient Care: 7ed
Before you can master your role in physical therapy, you must first master the basics of patient care! Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for effective patient care. Clear, step-by-step instructions show how to safely perform common procedures and tasks such as assessment of vital signs, positioning and draping, range of motion exercises, and patient transfer activities. Rationales make it easy to understand why specific techniques are used. Written by physical therapy experts Sheryl Fairchild and Roberta O'Shea, this book includes an enhanced eBook — free with each new print purchase — with video clips demonstrating procedures and techniques.
New to this edition:
- NEW! Revised content provides the current information you need to be an effective practitioner in physical therapy and occupational therapy, and includes input from clinical experts.
- NEW! Content on COVID-19 includes instructions on donning and doffing PPE, and is aligned with the latest CDC guidelines.
- NEW! Updated patient questions and documentation guidelines on wound care are included.
- NEW! Coverage of preventive patient positioning and objectively assessing patient pain is updated and expanded.
- NEW sections address early mobilization and exercise in the ICU.
- NEW! Enhanced eBook version – included with print purchase – allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
- NEW! Video clips are included in the eBook, demonstrating techniques and procedures.
| Book | |
|---|---|
| Author | Fairchild, Sheryl |
| Pages | 416 |
| Year | 2022 |
| ISBN | 9780323720885 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Language | English |
| Uncategorized | |
| Edition | 7/e |
| Weight | 1.16 kg |
| Dimensions | x x cm |