Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists (Paperback)

~ Jaime C. Paz MS PT (Author), Michele P. West MS PT (Author)

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Book Description

Understand the medical-surgical aspects of acute care to develop an effective rehabilitation plan for a hospital setting --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

This handy reference provides essential information for physical therapists providing patient care in the hospital setting. This is the only book written by physical therapists that addresses all of the areas in the complex acute care environment.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 974 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (February 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750673001
• ISBN-13: 978-0750673006
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #654,385 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clinician's Critique: Acute Care Handbook for P. T., September 27, 2000

By	David Lee (Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists (Paperback)

Congratulations to the authors of this valuable reference text! The Acute Care Handbook is, first of all, anything but a "handbook" in the traditional sense. It is lengthy and detailed, qualities which would make a more leisure-oriented read a sure bet for the bedside table. But, this useful book is not for dozing through. Rather, it makes for much easier quick searches or in-depth reviews of most topics critical to effective acute care physical therapists.

Two brief observations that might strengthen the utility of this reference book: First, a chapter on "Trauma or Multi-Trauma Patients" would be beneficial. Also, increased use of illustrations would enhance the book's impact.

Overall, though, this text has been a wonderful addition to my reference library. If you are an acute care therapist now, going to be one soon, or just need to "brush up" on this phase of rehabilitation, this book will definitely meet your reference needs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great book for students, January 30, 2009

By	E. Roflow - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists (Paperback)

The book is organized and well put together. It is a great book for physical therapy students and the information is easy to read and tables reinforce the reading. There are also clinical tip boxes that help pull the information together after different topics are presented. The only downfall that I have come across is that the book is a soft cover and my edges of the book have already started to crinkle due to being carried in a book bag around campus.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Acute CarePT Handbook, September 21, 2008

By	M. Carroll "MC readin" (Morris Plains, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

the book came at a great time; highly recommended; price was reasonable and good delivery time! thank you.