Get a solid foundation in cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and rehabilitation! Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Evidence and Practice, 6th Edition provides a balanced and holistic approach to the full spectrum of cardiopulmonary physical therapy. From assessment to interventions, this book guides you through the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions, those in intensive care units, and of special populations such as children and the elderly. Case studies demonstrate evidence-based practice, and scientific research enhances your clinical decision making. Now including an enhanced eBook version, this text details the latest best practices to help you achieve the best physical therapy outcomes.

Part I Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function in Health and Disease

1 Epidemiology as a Basis for Informing Contemporary Physical Therapy Practice

Elizabeth Dean

2 Oxygen Transport: The Basis of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

Elizabeth Dean

3 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Anatomy

C. Krebs and Elizabeth Dean

4 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology

Elizabeth Dean

5 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Pathophysiology

Elizabeth Dean

6 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Conditions

Elizabeth Dean

7 Psychosocial Aspects of Health Status

Anne Söderlund and Maria Bäck

Part II Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Assessment

8 Measurement and Documentation

Claire Peel, John D Lowman, and Diane Clark

9 History

Elizabeth Dean

10 Pulmonary Function Tests

Donna Frownfelter

11 Arterial Blood Gases

Donna Frownfelter

12 Imaging of the Chest

13 Electrocardiogram Identification

Christian Evans and Gary Brooks

14 Multisystem Assessment and Laboratory Investigations

Elizabeth Dean

15 Special Tests

Gail M. Huber

16 Clinical Assessment and Evaluation of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System

Donna Frownfelter and Susan M. Butler McNamara

17 Clinical Evaluation of Psychosocial Status

Anne Söderlund and Maria Bäck

Part III Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Interventions

18 Maximizing Outcomes: Relating Interventions to an Individual’s Needs

Elizabeth Dean and Donna Frownfelter

19 Psychosocial Interventions to Augment Outcomes

Anne Söderlund and Maria Bäck

20 Mobilization and Exercise: Physiological Basis for Assessment, Evaluation, and Training

Scotty Butcher and Elizabeth Dean

21 Mobilization and Exercise: Testing and Training

Scotty Butcher and Elizabeth Dean

22 Body Positioning

Elizabeth Dean

23 Facilitating Airway Clearance

Anne Mejia-Downs, Donna Frownfelter, and Mary Massery

24 Facilitating Ventilation Patterns and Breathing Strategies

Donna Frownfelter and Mary Massery

25 Exercise Testing and Training: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

Eduard Gappmaier, Elizabeth Dean, and Donna Frownfelter

26 Respiratory Muscle Training

Rik Gosselink and Simone Dal Corso

27 Complementary Therapies as Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Interventions

Meryl I. Cohen and Carol M. Davis

28 Patient Education

Kelly Hawthorne, Katherine Ennis, and Donna Frownfelter

Part IV Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Acute and Chronic Conditions

29 Individuals with Acute Medical and Surgical Conditions

Elizabeth Dean

30 Individuals with Chronic Primary Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

Elizabeth Dean, and Donna Frownfelter

31 Individuals with Chronic Secondary Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

Elizabeth Dean, and Donna Frownfelter

Part V Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Intensive Care

32 Monitoring Systems, Catheters, and Devices in the Intensive Care Unit

Elizabeth Dean

33 Comprehensive Management of Individuals in the Intensive Care Unit

Elizabeth Dean

34 Intensive Care Management of Individuals with Primary Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

Elizabeth Dean

35 Intensive Care Management of Individuals with Secondary Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

Elizabeth Dean

36 Intensive Care Management of Medical and Surgical Complications

Elizabeth Dean

Part VI Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Special Cases

37 Infants and Children with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

Mary Rahlin

38 The Aging Patient

Elizabeth J. Protas and Patrick Withrow

39 Multisystem Clinical Implications of Impaired Breathing Mechanics and Postural Control

Mary Massery

40 The Transplant Patient

Susan A. Scherer

41 The Patient in the Community

Part VII Related Aspects of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

42 Body Mechanics: Positioning and Moving Patients

BJ Lehecka, Donna Frownfelter

43 Respiratory Care Practice Review

Donna Frownfelter

44 Care of the Patient with an Artificial Airway

Donna Frownfelter and Lisa Sigg Mendelson

45 Respiratory and Cardiovascular Drug Actions

Appendix A Elements of International Standards for a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Appendix B Elements of International Standards for a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Appendix C Exercise Testing and Prescription Considerations for People with Primary Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, and Endocrine Conditions

Appendix D Exercise Testing and Prescription Considerations for People with Nonprimary Heart, Lung, and Endocrine Conditions

Appendix E Common Complementary Therapies