Author : Neil S. Cherniack
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Rehabilitation of the Patient with Respiratory Disease by : Neil S. Cherniack
Download or read book Rehabilitation of the Patient with Respiratory Disease written by Neil S. Cherniack and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1999 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive and authoritative reference on pulmonary rehabilitation written specifically for physicians. An introductory section covers basic science aspects and provides the foundation for the understanding of the basis of respiratory impairment and disability. Specific pathophysiological mechanisms of respiratory impairments are covered in chapters dealing with the full spectrum of respiratory diseases or disease categories. Subsequent chapters cover approaches to assessment of respiratory function and performance, measurement of impairment and disability determination, and evaluation of dyspnea. A comprehensive review of rehabilitation management and treatment regimens follows, covering pharmacological approaches, improvement of muscle function, exercise training, and nutritional supplementation. Final chapters focus on psychosocial factors as well as relevant medical economic and bioethical issues.