Cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy : evidence to practice

This book is a comprehensive guide to cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy from acute to chronic conditions, starting with care of the stable patient and progressing to management of the more complex, unstable patient. The eight parts cover: cardiovascular and pulmonary function in health and disease; cardiopulmonary assessment; interventions; guidelines for physical therapy in acute conditions; guidelines for physical therapy in critical and intensive care; guidelines for physical therapy in special cases - neonatal and paediatric patients, aging patients, patient with multisystem impairments, transplant patient, the patient in the community.