Patient care skills / Mary Alice Duesterhaus Minor, PT, MS, clinical assistant professor, Retired, Department of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, Scott Duesterhaus Minor, PT, PhD, associate professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York ; photography, Sarah Ruth Minor, MA, MS, Minor Manor Enterprises, Incorporated, Potsdam, New York and Chicago, Illinois.

Author/creator Minor, Mary Alice D., 1944- author.
Other author Minor, Scott Duesterhaus, author.
Other author Minor, Sarah Ruth, photographer.
Format Book
EditionSeventh edition.
PublicationBoston : Pearson, [2014]
Descriptionxxi, 440 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction to patient care -- Communication and patient/client management process -- Preparation for patient care -- Aseptic techniques -- Vital signs and anthropometrics -- Wheelchairs -- Turning and positioning -- Range of motion exercise -- Transfer activities -- Gait training with ambulatory assistive devices.
Abstract This text helps readers learn both specific procedures and general rules of good body mechanics, patient handling, and safety. Extensively updated to reflect the latest best practices in patient care, communication, and documentation, this full-color book delivers clear, accurate, readable information through photographs and text. Coverage includes: patient positioning and transfer, vital signs, aseptic techniques, and much more. For each procedure presented, step-by-step illustrations are accompanied by brief written explanations. Since procedures are built around illustrations, less text is required, and students can immediately see if they are performing the correct steps in the correct sequence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2013024527
ISBN9780133055870 (spiral-bound)
ISBN0133055876 (spiral-bound)

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