Cardiorespiratory Assessment of the Adult Patient - E-Book (Physiotherapist's Tool Box)

This resource provides physiotherapy students and those beginning respiratory care work with a practical guide to assessing adult respiratory patients. The book begins by outlining the scope of respiratory physiotherapy and key assessment aims, then presents assessment checklists for main clinical settings physiotherapists encounter. Chapter 3 contains assessment tools arranged alphabetically, covering both procedures physiotherapists perform themselves and those they interpret. Each tool includes step-by-step guidance where applicable and explanations of key findings and their clinical significance. The final section includes case scenarios with suggested solutions to help readers apply their knowledge. Part of the Physiotherapist's Toolbox Series, the book features assessment checklists for reference, alphabetically organized tools, clear procedural guidance, key points boxes for prioritizing focus, spiral binding for flat reference, and a pull-out bookmark of normal values and common abbreviations.