Product Description

A solution-oriented synopsis of the majority of issues faced in the on call setting, i.e. communication, assessment of the patient, problem identification and treatment. On call physio situations are usually respiratory but may arise in any type of unit. All these are addressed as well as the other commonest scenarios. Text is presented as lists and bullet points as much as possible, with 50% of the book presenting information in charts, algoriths or diagrams. It is designed to fit with the UK National assessment tool and Phase 2 of this is a national teaching programme to be launched in 2002.

This book is expected to become a standard text for that course but it also stands alone as a useful text for physios everywhere in its own right. Pocket sized with a flexicover, it is designed for quick and easy on the job reference.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #202322 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 348 pages

Customer Reviews

On-call
This book has all the contra-indications in list form making them quick and easy to use for on the spot precise physiotherapy techniques. Offers very little in explanation, other texts are required for this but none the less still well worth purchasing.

Emergency physio
This book really hits the mark. I used it as a student on a Critical Care ward and it really does help to have the techniques, indications and contra-indications right there for you. It has individual sections too for each potential clinical area you may be called to (paeds, neuro, etc) - each with a concise and logical order of information that will aid your initial assessment and clinical reasoning skills. In addition, it has the best CXR interpretation section I have seen in a while.

I feel that this book is an essential reference for intern junior physios to build that all important confidence when dealing with call outs.

Not impressed
I registered with amazon 2 yrs ago when i was at University in Manchester. I recently tried ordering a book titled Emergency physiotherapy: on call survival guide. Since graduating from University i have returned to Northern Ireland and therefore had to change my address details and bank details before confirming this order. Typical the computer managed to change my bank details but not my address and my product ended up in Mancester. I contacted a few post offices in the area but was unable to trace the product and consequently lost my money. I conatcted Amazon who were not very understanding and i have given up hope of recieving my purchase.