Respiratory care is an immensely satisfying branch of physiotherapy. It challenges our intellect, exploits our handling skills and employs our humanity to the full. Respiratory physiotherapy is both art and science. It is not an exact science, and effective treatment therefore depends on problem-solving. Analytic problem-solving requires the ability to define a problem and the knowledge to address it. Creative problem-solving requires a clear perspective of the individual patient's need. These are the aims of this book. Clinicians now expect explanations that are referenced and physiologically sound, meticulous attention to detail of technique and a patient-centred approach. This book is written for such readers and those who question and traditional rituals. fundamental assumptions Evaluation of practice is emphasized so that we are equipped to justify our protocol to ourselves and others. Carefully reasoned explanations and updated physiotherapy techniques are covered in precise detail. There is integration of theory and practice and emphasis on the hands-on aspect of physiotherapy. The glossary serves as a quick reference guide and an explanation of abbreviations, which are usually defined once only in the text. It has been greatly extended for the second edition and can be read in its own right as an extra physiology chapter. The text is enthusiastically written, highly readable and enlivened by quotations from patients whose experiences are a central theme throughout.

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Hough, Alexandra

Singular Publishing Group, Incorporated

Springer London, Limited

Delmar Cengage Learning

Chapman & Hall

2nd ed., London, New York, England, 1996

United States, United States of America

Second edition, Boston, MA, 1996

2013

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Includes bibliographical references.

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Overview of physiology in relation to clinical practice....Pages 1-19
Assessment of the respiratory patient....Pages 20-50
Respiratory disorders....Pages 51-88
General management....Pages 89-108
Physiotherapy management....Pages 109-144
Management of breathlessness and pulmonary rehabilitation....Pages 145-168
Physiotherapy for specific groups of people....Pages 169-203
Physiotherapy for people with hyperventilation syndrome....Pages 204-214
Intensive care....Pages 215-244
Physiotherapy in intensive care....Pages 245-268
Conditions in intensive care....Pages 269-285
Physiotherapy for children and infants....Pages 286-302
Evaluation of chest physiotherapy....Pages 303-311
Back Matter....Pages 312-365

This text describes the research-based approach to physiotherapy for patients who suffer from lung disease or are in intensive care. The new edition has been updated and expanded to include cardiac rehabilitation, more illustrations and much of the recent research into this area.

2014-01-18