Essentials of cardiopulmonary physical therapy

Synopsis of Essentials of cardiopulmonary physical therapy

«Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy» is the cardiopulmonary physiotherapy manual edited by Ellen A. Hillegass (Elsevier/Saunders, hardback).

Reference manual in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy: reviews anatomy, physiology, assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and interventions. Uses the disability model, includes clinical cases and addresses thoracic transplantation, the lymphatic system and paediatric and geriatric physiotherapy.

Third edition of the work, published in 2011, with 763 pages and text in English.

Aimed at physiotherapy students and professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of the assessment and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction.