Clinical Skills for Exercise Science
Paul D. Bromley(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 31. December 2023
Book
Hardback
210 pages
978-0-415-48156-4 (ISBN)
Description
Clinical Skills for Exercise Science is an accessible and authoritative 'how to' guide to laboratory and clinical procedures in exercise physiology. Designed for students and practitioners working in health, medicine and exercise science, the book offers clear, practical advice on how to implement clinical skills with confidence, including authoritative guides to measurement and analysis.
The book introduces the full range of key skills and procedures such as:
'soft skills', including history taking and communication with patients and clients
basic physical examination
understanding electrocardiography
venepuncture and venous cannulation
interpretation of blood test results, blood gas samples and lung function tests
understanding the chest x-ray
emergency procedures and resuscitation.
Clinical Skills for Exercise Science is an invaluable practical reference for all sport and exercise students and all professionals involved with patients and clients in a health, clinical or medical setting, including nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
The book introduces the full range of key skills and procedures such as:
'soft skills', including history taking and communication with patients and clients
basic physical examination
understanding electrocardiography
venepuncture and venous cannulation
interpretation of blood test results, blood gas samples and lung function tests
understanding the chest x-ray
emergency procedures and resuscitation.
Clinical Skills for Exercise Science is an invaluable practical reference for all sport and exercise students and all professionals involved with patients and clients in a health, clinical or medical setting, including nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-415-48156-4 (9780415481564)
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Paul D. Bromley
Clinical Skills for Exercise Science
Book
01/2021
1st Edition
Routledge
€53.41
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Person
University of Essex, UK
Content
Introduction 1. Clinical Practice and Communication 2. Clinical History Taking and Physical Examination 3. Blood Tests 4. Electrocardiography 5. Imaging 6. Pulmonary Function Testing 7. Clinical Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing 8. Emergency Procedures