Principles & techniques of patient care / Frank M. Pierson, Sheryl L. Fairchild.
| Author/creator | Pierson, Frank M. |
| Other author | Fairchild, Sheryl L. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | St. Louis, MO : Saunders/Elsevier, ©2008. |
| Description | xii, 383 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Principles and techniques of patient care |
| Contents | Preparation for patient care activities. -- Approaches to infection control. -- Assessment of vital signs. -- Body mechanics. -- Positioning and draping. -- Basic exercise: passive and active. -- Features and activities of wheeled mobility aids. -- Transfer activities. -- Ambulation aids, patterns, and activities. -- Special equipment and patient care environments. -- Basic wound care and specialized interventions. -- Incidents and emergencies. -- Americans with Disabilities Act and environmental assessments. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-363) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006940683 |
| ISBN | 9781416031192 : |
| ISBN | 1416031197 |