!D.o.w.n.l.o.a.d e-Book Pierson and Fairchild's

Build your physical and occupational therapy patient care skills on a foundation of the proven practices found in this must-read text. In addition to clear how-to information on everything from positioning and draping, to patient transfer and ambulation activities, the book's easy-to-understand rationales will give you the why behind these proven techniques. This fifth edition also comes with new student resources on the companion Evolve site complete with videos, case studies, skills checklists, and more.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Clearly written instructions and full-color illustrations</b> on patient care techniques and procedures cover topics such as proper lifting, patient transfers, basic wound care, and assessment of vital signs.<br /><br /><br /><b>Insight into rationales and physiological principles</b> explain why specific techniques and procedures are used.<br /><br /><br /><b>More than 700 full-color photographs</b> vividly demonstrate proper performance of techniques and p