Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 6th Edition
Authors :
Kathryn Panasci & Kristin C. Greenwood
Date of Publication: 08/2025
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Master the essential information you need to know to effectively treat and manage patients in the complex acute care environment with Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, Sixth Edition. This easy-to-follow guide is the perfect resource to hel ...view more
Master the essential information you need to know to effectively treat and manage patients in the complex acute care environment with Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, Sixth Edition. This easy-to-follow guide is the perfect resource to help you better understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety guidelines, medical terms, and the many aspects of patient care in the hospital setting — from the emergency department to the intensive care unit to the general hospital floors. Featuring extensively updated content that reflects the latest evidence-based information, this edition contains everything needed for success in today’s fast-paced acute care environment.
Master the essential information you need to know to effectively treat and manage patients in the complex acute care environment with Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, Sixth Edition. This easy-to-follow guide is the perfect resource to help you better understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety guidelines, medical terms, and the many aspects of patient care in the hospital setting — from the emergency department to the intensive care unit to the general hospital floors. Featuring extensively updated content that reflects the latest evidence-based information, this edition contains everything needed for success in today’s fast-paced acute care environment.
Key Features
NEW! Chapters cover interprofessional practice and psychological and mental health
NEW! Content addresses emerging topics in post intensive care syndrome and COVID
UPDATED! Enhanced focus on transition to practice helps ensure you are confident and prepared for the clinical setting
NEW!Enhancedebook version,included with every new print purchase, features reflection questions and a study guide, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Evidenced-based information ensures you are equipped with the knowledge needed to manage the acuity of patients in the acute care environment
Up-to-date content on medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and medical interventions relevant to the acute care physical therapist
Easy-to-read algorithms, tables, boxes, and clinical tips highlight key information for quick reference
Author Information
Edited by Kathryn Panasci, PT, DPT, Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Certified Wound Specialist (CWS); Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education, Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA; Kristin C. Greenwood, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) and Department Chair and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
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