Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

This comprehensive textbook of cardiopulmonary physical therapy presents balanced and integrated coverage of the cardiac and pulmonary systems, covering anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment. Case studies at the end of every chapter provide students with a realistic understanding of actual clinical practice.Presents balanced and integrated coverage of the cardiac and pulmonary systems.Provides a logical structure closely related to most courses: anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment, which enables the book to be used in pathophysiology courses, assessment courses, etc.Incorporates the latest information about cardiopulmonary physical therapy in this revised and updated second edition.Includes two completely new chapters: Chapter 12 - Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart, Heart-Lung and Lung; and Chapter 21 - Outcome Measures: Reimbursement Issues and Documentation.Contains a completely revised acute care chapter with current issues in acute care. Adds "Clinical Notes" in each chapter to link theory, medical information, and actual clinical practice. Includes case studies at the end of every chapter for realistic learning.