Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists

Title page Disclaimer Table of Contents Copyright Contributers Dedication Preface Acknowledgments Part 1. Introduction Chapter 1. The Acute Care Setting Introduction Safe Caregiver and Patient Environment Intensive Care Unit Setting Substance Use and Withdrawal Severity of Injury and Illness End-of-Life Considerations Chapter 2. The Medical Record Introduction Confidentiality Physical Therapist Documentation Components of the Medical Record Part 2. Body Systems Chapter 3. Cardiac System Introduction Body Structure and Function Cardiac Evaluation Health Conditions Management Patient Education APPENDIX 3A: Description of Electrocardiography (ECG) Characteristics and Associated Causes APPENDIX 3B: Common Rhythm Disturbances Chapter 4. Pulmonary System Introduction Body Structure and Function Examination Health Conditions Management Chapter 5. Musculoskeletal System Introduction Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System Examination Evaluation and Prognosis Interventions Health Conditions Equipment Used in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pathologies Chapter 6. Nervous System Introduction Body Structure and Function of the Human Nervous System The Central Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System The Vestibular System Additional Prevalent Health Conditions Physical Therapy Examination: Chart Review Evaluation: Diagnosis and Prognosis Plan of Care Aging and the Nervous System Chapter 7. Vascular System and Hematology Introduction Vascular System Hematologic System Lymphatic System Physical Examination Health Conditions Management Chapter 8. Gastrointestinal System Introduction Body Structure and Function Clinical Evaluation Health Conditions Management Chapter 9. Genitourinary System Introduction Body Structure and Function Clinical Evaluation Health Conditions Medical Management Physical Therapy Management Chapter 10. Endocrine System Introduction General Evaluation of Endocrine Function Thyroid Gland Pituitary Gland Adrenal Gland Pancreatic Disorders Parathyroid Gland Metabolic Bone Disorders Physical Therapy Management Part 3. Health Conditions Chapter 11. Oncology Introduction Terminology Nomenclature Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Staging and Grading Management Cancers in the Body Systems Physical Therapy Management Rehabilitation and Cancer-Related Fatigue Chapter 12. Integumentary System Introduction Structure and Function of the Integumentary System Burns Assessment and Acute Care Management of a Burn Injury Physical Therapy Examination in Burn Care Physical Therapy Intervention Wounds Phases of Wound Healing Factors That Can Delay Wound Healing Wound Evaluation and Acute Care Management Physical Therapy Management Chapter 13. Infectious Diseases Introduction Appendix 13A: Immune System Disorders Chapter 14. Organ Transplantation Introduction Types of Organ Transplants Criteria for Transplantation Transplant Donation General Posttransplantation Care and Complications Renal Transplantation Liver Transplantation Pancreas Transplantation Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation Pancreas–Kidney Transplantation Cardiac Transplantation Lung Transplantation Heart–Lung Transplantation Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Physical Therapy Management Chapter 15. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Introduction Fluid Imbalance Electrolyte Imbalance Physical Therapy Considerations Chapter 16. Amputation Introduction Lower Extremity Amputation Upper Extremity Amputation Physical Therapy Management Chapter17. Physical Therapy Considerations for Patients Who Present With Chest Pain Introduction Physiology of Chest Pain Presentation of Chest Pain Diagnostic Considerations Physical Therapy Considerations Part 4. Interventions Chapter 18. Medical-Surgical Equipment in the Acute Care Setting Introduction Appendix 18A:. Mechanical Ventilation Appendix 18B:. Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Chapter 19. Pharmacologic Agents Introduction Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Musculoskeletal System Central Nervous System Oncology Vascular System and Hematology Gastrointestinal System Genitourinary System Infectious Disease Endocrine System Organ Transplantation Chapter20. Anesthesia: Considerations for the Physical Therapist Introduction Types of Anesthesia Intraoperative Effects of Anesthesia Postoperative Effects of Anesthesia Operative Positioning Physical Therapy Considerations Chapter 21. Acute Pain Management Introduction Pain Evaluation Pain Management Chapter 22. Airway Clearance Introduction Methods of Airway Clearance Pharmacologic Breathing Treatments Creating an Airway Clearance Program Chapter 23. Outcome Measures Introduction Berg Balance Scale Gait Speed Timed Up and Go Test Dynamic Gait Index Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment Sit-to-Stand Tests Acute Care Index of Function Function in Sitting Test Exercise Testing Six-Minute Walk Test Self-Paced Walk Test Activity Measure For Post–Acute Care “6 Clicks” Inpatient Short Form Intensive Care Unit–Specific Outcome Measures Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Mobility Scale Functional Status Score for the Intensive Care Unit Perme Intensive Care Unit Mobility Score Physical Function in Intensive Care Test—Scored Conclusion Appendix 23A: Functional Tests Index