Principles and Techniques of Patient Care 5/e

Principles & Techniques of Patient Care,5/e


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.








1. Preparation Patient Care Activities








2. Approaches to Infection Control








3. Assessment of Vital Signs








4. Body Mechanics








5. Positioning and Draping








6. Chapter Basic Exercise: Passive and Active








7. Features and Activities of Wheeled Mobility Aids








8. Transfer Activities








9. Ambulation Aids, Patterns, and Activities








10. Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments








11. Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions








12. Incidents and Emergencies








13. Americans with Disabilities Act: A Review








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