Improve your understanding of the cardiopulmonary system with
Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 5th Edition
. Based on American Physical Therapy Association best practices
,
this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of anatomy, physiology, and cardiopulmonary assessment, along with new chapters on the growing topics of the management of cardiovascular disease in women and pulmonary vascular disease. Using a practical approach, expert author Ellen Hillegass also discusses pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions in the outpatient setting.
Evidence-based content
reflects the latest research in the field and incorporates the use of ICF.
Material
uses
best practices
defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Clinical tips
provide real-world hints and suggestions from practicing clinicians.
UPDATED! Content and references
throughout present the most current and relevant information for today’s clinical practice.
NEW! Two additional chapters
on
Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
and
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
provide comprehensive coverage of these key topics.
NEW! Enhanced ebook
version of the text
— included with print purchase — offers access to all of the text, figures, and references from the book, as well as additional case studies and a glossary, on a variety of digital devices.