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Hough's Cardiorespiratory Care: An Evidence-Based, Problem-Solving Approach 6th edition

Paperback by Hough, Alexandra (Respiratory Physiotherapist; Clinician and Lecturer, UK); Horobin, Hazel

Hough's Cardiorespiratory Care: An Evidence-Based, Problem-Solving Approach

£45.99

ISBN:
9780323847483
Publication Date:
30 Jun 2027
Edition/language:
6th edition / English
Publisher:
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Pages:
616 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Not yet available: due Jun-2027
Hough's Cardiorespiratory Care: An Evidence-Based, Problem-Solving Approach

Description

Covering a full range of cardiorespiratory conditions, Hough's Cardiorespiratory Care: An Evidence-Based, Problem-Solving Approach, 6th Edition, is a must-have textbook for physiotherapists, specialist nurses, occupational therapists, and more. It covers the management of patients on the wards, in critical care, and in out-patients, all with a readable, easily accessible writing style supported by hundreds of illustrations. Patient-centred and highly practical, this revised edition moves from physiology to patient assessment, medical and surgical management, and physiotherapy for different groups of patients. Presents content in an easy-to-read, concise manner to facilitate a better understanding of complex information Provides comprehensive precautions, contraindications, and outcome measures for every technique, with all content explained physiologically and based on current evidence Contains up-to-date information on COVID-19, as well as new medical and surgical techniques Includes clinical reasoning boxes to facilitate critical thinking, and case studies to practice problem-solving skills, with patient quotes throughout Provides numerous practice tips that show how to transfer learning to the clinical environment Features hundreds of photographs, drawings, diagrams, and imaging studies to enhance the text Includes coverage of infants, children, and adults with specific conditions, plus dedicated sections on frailty and palliative care Provides access to online resources, including an image bank and appendices

Contents

Part 1 Physiology and pathology 1. Physiological basis of clinical practice 2. Assessment 3. Respiratory disorders 4. Cardiovascular disorders 5. General management Part 2 Physiotherapy techniques 6. Physiotherapy to increase lung volume 7. Physiotherapy to clear secretions 8. Physiotherapy to decrease the work of breathing 9. Pulmonary rehabilitation 10. Physiotherapy for people with cardiovascular disorders 11. Cardiac rehabilitation Part 3 Surgery 12. Complications 13. Physiotherapy for surgical patients 14. Modifications for different types of surgery Part 4 Physiotherapy for specific groups of people 15. Infants 16. Children 17. Hyperventilation syndrome 18. Elders with cardiorespiratory disease 19. Palliative respiratory physiotherapy Part 5 Critical care 20. Critical care, support and monitoring 21. Physiotherapy for critically ill patients 22. Modifications for different disorders Part 6 Evaluation of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy 23. Does it work?

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