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Principles & techniques of patient care / Frank M. Pierson, Sheryl L. Fairchild.
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Title:Principles & techniques of patient care / Frank M. Pierson, Sheryl L. Fairchild.
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Variant Title:Principles and techniques of patient care
Patient care
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Author/Creator:Pierson, Frank M.
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Other Contributors/Collections:Fairchild, Sheryl L.
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Published/Created:Philadelphia : Saunders, ©2002.
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Location:BMB LIBRARY (VGH) stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: WB460 .P624 2002
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: WB460 .P624 2002
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:BMB LIBRARY (VGH) stacksWhere is this?
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Library of Congress Subjects:Patients--Care.
Nursing.
Allied health personnel.
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Medical Subjects: Physical Therapy Modalities--methods.
Patient Care Planning.
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Edition:3rd ed.
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Description:x, 374 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Summary:"This simple, step-by-step book helps you master the procedures you will need to evaluate and assess patients from your very first day of clinicals.
Detailed instructions and clear photographs provide demonstrations of each technique or procedure.
Build your confidence for early clinical encounters with this guide written specifically for PTs, PTAs, and other health professionals."--Jacket.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-359) and index.
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ISBN:0721693792
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Contents:1. Introduction to Patient Care Activities
2. Approaches to Infection Control
3. Assessment of Vital Signs
4. Body Mechanics
5. Positioning and Draping
6. Basic Exercise: Passive and Active
7. Transfer Activities
8. Wheelchair Features and 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.