Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems

Pryor was until recently Head of Physiotherapy at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust , London - Britain's leading chest and heart hospital. She is now a research fellow there and is combining work on research with the latest in clinical practice. She was co-editor to the first two editions of this book.Prasad was a contributor to the previous edition of this book. Her specialist area of practice is with children with cystic fibrosis. Like Pryor she is working as a researcher in a centre of clinical excellence.Both authors have given papers at international meetings for both doctors and physical therapists.

Section 1. Assessment, investigations, skills, technique and management Assessment and investigation of patients problesm, Thoracic imaging. Paediatrics Assessment of cardiopulmonary function. The electrocardiogram and cardiac arrest (ECG). Paediatrics. Monitoring and interpreting medical investigations. Effects of positioning and mobilization Physiotherapy techniques. Patients' problems, management and outcomes. Interpersonal aspects of care: communication, counselling and health eduacation. Section 2. Physiotherapy and medical management Mechanical support. Paediatrics. Non invasive ventillation. Intensive care for the critically ill adult. Surgery for adults. Paediatrics. Pulmonary rehabilitation: a multidisciplinary intervention. Cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiopulmonary transplantation. Spinal cord injury. Care of the dying patient. Hyperventilation. Bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis. Normal values and abbreviations. Index.