The Brompton Hospital Guide to Chest Physiotherapy
5th Edition
Published on 31. March 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-0-632-01978-6 (ISBN)
Description
This fifth edition has been revised and updated to include current information on physiotherapy in both medical and surgical conditions, and contains a new section on paediatrics. It is intended to be used with a background knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, gained from specialized texts. The text is supplemented by photographs, diagrams and a comprehensive index, and many of the illustrations and references are new to this edition.
More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
114 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 190 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-01978-6 (9780632019786)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Anatomy of the thoracic cage and lungs; Chest radiographs - basic interpretation; Lung sounds; Breathing control, breathing exercises and postural drainage; Oxygen therapy; Medical conditions; Surgical conditions; Physiotherapy for patients receiving mechanical ventilation; Adjuncts to physiotherapy; Paediatrics.