Principles & techniques of patient care / Frank M. Pierson, Sheryl L. Fairchild.

Author/creator Pierson, Frank M.
Other author Fairchild, Sheryl L.
Format Book
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoSt. Louis, MO : Saunders/Elsevier, ©2008.
Descriptionxii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 361-363) and index.
LCCN2006940683
ISBN9781416031192 :
ISBN1416031197