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 INVESTIGATIONS, PATIENTS' PROBLEMS and MANAGEMENT: Assessment. Thoracic Imaging. Cardiopulmonary Function Testing. Monitoring and Interpreting Medical Investigations. Mechanical Support. Non-Invasive Ventilation. The Effects of Positioning and Mobilization on Oxygen Transport. Physiotherapy Techniques. Interpersonal Aspects of Care: Communication, Counselling and Health Education. Patients' Problems, Management and Outcomes SECTION 2 the NEEDS of SPECIFIC PATIENTS: Intensive Care for the Critically Ill Adult. Surgery for Adults. Paediatrics. Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Cardiac Rehabilitation. Cardiopulmonary Transplantation. Spinal Injuries. Care of the Dying Patient. Hyperventilation. Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Cystic Fibrosis. Immunosuppression or Deficiency