Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

by Watchie, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9780721606460
• ISBN10: 0721606466
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-08
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

This convenient resource offers a wide range of information relating to the physical therapy management of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. From basic cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology to physical therapy evaluation and treatment of cardiopulmonary dysfunction, it provides an essential overview of cardiopulmonary physical therapy that's valuable for both students and practitioners. The 2nd edition includes an introductory chapter on the oxygen transport pathway, as well as information on new drugs and treatment options. A comprehensive listing of pathologies in the chapter on cardiopulmonary pathology presents the most common cardiopulmonary diseases encountered in practice with regard to their place in the oxygen transport system. Coverage of pharmacology lists the latest drugs used for the treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders. Material specific to various practice settings orients readers to considerations for applying cardiopulmonary principles to practice. Follows the oxygen transport pathway - the delivery, uptake and, extrication of oxygen as it actually functions in a clinical setting - providing a logical framework for understanding cardiopulmonary concepts. Implications of defects in the pathway are explained - essential considerations for clinical practice. Descriptions of important interventions such as lung volume reduction surgery and lung transplantation are included. Illustrations have been completely revised and enhanced throughout, including visual depictions of the pathophysiology of left ventricular diastolic and systolic dysfunction, volume versus pressure overload, and dilated versus hypertrophies versus restrictive cardiomyophathies. Explanations of newer chemotherapeutic agents and other treatments have been added to the chapter on interventions. A new section on simple anthropometric measurements for determining obesity provides information on this current demographic trend in patient care and how it impacts assessment.

Table of Contents

Cardiology: The Heart and Circulation

Evaluation of Cardiac Function

Therapeutic Interventions

Pulmonology: Respiratory System and Its Function

Evaluation of the Pulmonary System

Therapeutic Interventions in Pulmonary Medicine

Cardiopulmonary/Pathology: Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders

Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders

Cardiopulmonary Complications of Other Diseases and Disorders

Pharmacology: Antihypertensive Agents

Drugs Used in Treating Congestive Heart Failure

Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Antianginal Agents

Vasopressors Used in Shock

Hyperlipemic Agents

Respiratory Drugs

Drugs Used with Organ Transplantation

Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitis

Cardiopulmonary Assessment: Medical Chart Review

Patient/Family Interview

Red Flags

Physical Therapy Examination

Activity and Endurance Evaluation

Assessing Your Findings

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Treatment: Impaired Exercise Tolerance

Abnormal Physiologic Responses to Exercise

Inability to Meet Demands of Daily Living Activities

Elevated Coronary Risk

Impaired Ventilation and Oxygenation

Impaired Secretion Clearance

Impaired Ability to Protect Airway

Increased Work of Breathing

Summary

Pediatrics: Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Pulmonology

Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction Associated with Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders

Pediatric Patient Assessment

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Treatment

Laboratory Medicine: Shorthand for Laboratory Values

Serum Chemistry

Hematology

Coagulation Studies

Selected Immunologic Studies

Arterial Blood Gases

Abnormalities Seen in Specific Disease States

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