Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care

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Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care is written by Alexandra Hough and published by Nelson Thornes. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0748740376 (ISBN 10) and 9780748740376 (ISBN 13).

Lays the foundation for problem solving by integrating physiology and practice. The majority of the book is then devoted to physiotherpay management and its rationale. It specifically addresses the problems of patients with breathlessness, those undergoing surgery or in intensive care, the elderly and children. Pulmonary rehabilitation and home management reflect changing policies in health care. Advice on emergencies and on-calls is given with flow charts to assist decision making. Physiological reasoning, putcome measures, and critical review are themes throughout, and the book concludes with an evaluation of respiratory physiotherapy.