Clinical Management Notes and Case
Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

By W. Darlene Reid BMR(PT) PhD, Frank Chung BSc(PT) MSc

Clinical Management Notes and Case Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy is a dynamic resource that provides an interactive learning approach to cardiopulmonary care. A succinct guide on evidence-based assessment and management skills, learners and clinicians will learn meaningful skills in clinically relevant manner. The two primary components presented in Clinical Management Notes and Case Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy are notes on cardiopulmonary assessment and management, and case histories involving respiratory and cardiovascular conditions commonly viewed by physical therapists. Accompanying the notes are thought-provoking questions and problems that enable the reader to establish a foundation of core concepts. The presentation of case histories further facilitates the development of integral skills and enables the reader to integrate those core concepts into a clinical setting. Also, questions and answer guides will accompany the patient profiles. A Few of the Cardiopulmonary Assessment Topics: Physical Examinations Chest Radiology Pulmonary Function Testing EKG Interpretation A Few of the Cardiopulmonary Management Topics: Clinical Decision Making and Setting Treatment Goals Mobilization and Exercise Training Oxygen Therapy Medical and Surgical Intervention Case Histories Include: Brief history Description of physical presentation Arterial blood values, chest x-rays, EKG results and/or pulmonary function report The two-fold learning approach offered in Clinical Management Notes and Case Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy allows for a more engaging experience. Readers are able to learn and develop skills to prepare them for their professional transition and clinicians can use the book as a reference tool.