Principles and Techniques of Patient Care

by Pierson, Frank M.

• ISBN13: 9780721675244
• ISBN10: 0721675247
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-10-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Updated and expanded, the 2nd Edition of this text clearly presents modern concepts, equipment, techniques and practical details for the skills required to help patients with the use of assistive devices. Presents information on how to properly evaluate a person's vital signs, treat a person who requires special equipment and care, and much more. The author includes clear cut "how-to" instructions, helpful rationales, and physiologic principles that explain why techniques are used.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Patient Care Activities	1	(18)
Introduction	2	(1)
Interprofessional Collaboration	3	(1)
Orientation	3	(1)
Informed Consent	4	(1)
Principles of Documentation	5	(2)
Principles of Treatment Planning	7	(1)
Principles of Patient Evaluation	8	(3)
Patient/Family Education	11	(2)
Communication	13	(2)
Communicating With a Person With a Disability	15	(2)
Safety Considerations	17	(1)
Summary	18	(1)
Chapter 2 Body Mechanics	19	(12)
Introduction	20	(1)
Principles and Concepts of Proper Body Mechanics	20	(3)
Lifting Models	23	(3)
Pushing, Pulling, Reaching, and Carrying	26	(1)
Posture and Body Control	27	(3)
Summary	30	(1)
Chapter 3 Positioning and Draping	31	(12)
Introduction	32	(1)
Principles and Concepts	32	(1)
Positioning	33	(7)
Draping	40	(1)
Summary	41	(2)
Chapter 4 Vital Signs and Body Composition Assessments	43	(26)
Introduction	44	(1)
Body Temperature	45	(2)
Pulse	47	(6)
Blood Pressure	53	(5)
Respiration (Pulmonary Ventilation)	58	(3)
Body Composition Assessments	61	(7)
Summary	68	(1)
Chapter 5 Basic Exercise-Passive and Active	69	(36)
Introduction	70	(1)
Types of Exercise for Range of Motion	71	(2)
Preparation for Application of Passive and Active Range of Motion	73	(1)
Application of Passive Exercise	73	(25)
Active Exercise	98	(5)
Summary	103	(2)
Chapter 6 Transfer Activities	105	(42)
Introduction	106	(1)
Organization of Patient Transfers	106	(1)
Preparation	106	(1)
Principles	107	(1)
Precautions	107	(1)
Types of Transfers	108	(2)
Mobility Activities for a Bed or Mat	110	(7)
Standing, Sitting, Lifting Transfers	117	(16)
Mechanical Equipment	133	(6)
Other Types of Transfers	139	(3)
Transfer From the Wheelchair to the Floor and Return	142	(4)
Summary	146	(1)
Chapter 7 Wheelchair Features and Activities	147	(40)
Introduction	148	(1)
Standard Wheelchair Measurements	149	(1)
Confirmation of Fit	150	(1)
Methods to Evaluate the Fit	150	(1)
Potential Adverse Effects of Improper Fit	152	(2)
Patient and Family Education	154	(1)
Wheelchair Components and Features	154	(11)
Functional Activities	165	(21)
General Care and Maintenance	186	(1)
Summary	186	(1)
Chapter 8 Ambulation Aids, Patterns, and Activities	187	(64)
Introduction	188	(1)
Organization of Ambulation Activities	189	(2)
Equipment	191	(3)
Measurement and Fit	194	(3)
Confirmation of Fit	197	(2)
Tilt Table	199	(1)
Parallel Bar Activities	200	(2)
Basic Gait Patterns	202	(6)
Preambulation Functional Activities	208	(9)
Safety Considerations and Precautions	217	(14)
Ambulation Functional Activities	231	(18)
Summary	249	(2)
Chapter 9 Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments	251	(22)
Introduction	253	(1)
Orientation to the Special Intensive Care Unit	253	(1)
Types of Beds	254	(5)
Life Support and Monitoring Equipment	259	(13)
Summary	272	(1)
Chapter 10 Approaches to Infection Control and Wound Care	273	(44)
Introduction	274	(1)
Principles and Concepts	275	(1)
Hand-Washing Techniques	276	(1)
Isolation Systems	277	(4)
Application of Protective Garments	281	(8)
Removal of Contaminated Protective Garments	289	(1)
The Sterile Field	289	(4)
Wound Care	293	(8)
Graduated Compression Garments	301	(8)
Control of Disease in the Health Care Environment	309	(7)
Summary	316	(1)
Chapter 11 Incidents and Emergencies	317	(22)
Introduction	318	(1)
Principles and Concepts	319	(3)
Emergency Care	322	(15)
Summary	337	(2)
Chapter 12 Americans With Disabilities Act: A Review	339	(12)
Introduction	340	(1)
Definitions	340	(1)
General Aspects of the ADA	341	(2)
Compliance and Implementation of Regulations	343	(3)
Summary	346	(5)
INDEX	351