Pierson and Fairchild’s Principles & Techniques of Patient Care - 5E [PDF] [UnitedVRG]

Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 5e 5th Edition

by Sheryl L. Fairchild BS PT (Author)

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Series: Principles & Techniques of Patient Care
Spiral-bound: 416 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 5 edition (May 9, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 145570704X
ISBN-13: 978-1455707041

Build your physical and occupational therapy patient care skills on a foundation of the proven practices found in this must-read text. In addition to clear "how-to" information on everything from positioning and draping, to patient transfer and ambulation activities, the book’s easy-to-understand rationales will give you the "why" behind these proven techniques. This fifth edition also comes with new student resources on the companion Evolve site complete with videos, case studies, skills checklists, and more.

Clearly written instructions and full-color illustrations on patient care techniques and procedures cover topics such as proper lifting, patient transfers, basic wound care, and assessment of vital signs.
Insight into rationales and physiological principles explain why specific techniques and procedures are used.
More than 700 full-color photographs vividly demonstrate proper performance of techniques and procedures used in the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
Procedure boxes throughout the text offer additional tips for optimal assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation setting.
Self-study and problem solving activities promote decision-making and problem solving skills.





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