Chapter 26 Neurological trauma Dennis W. Klima Chapter contents Introduction Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord injury Common management issues for clients with TBI and SCI Conclusion References Introduction A key…

Chapter 6 Cardiac considerations in the older patient Meryl Cohen Chapter contents Introduction Cardiovascular structure Cardiovascular physiology Age-Related cardiovascular changes and exercise Age-Related cardiovascular changes and disease Conclusion References Introduction…

Chapter 54 Dysphagia Darci Becker and Lisa Tews Chapter contents Definition and prevalence Etiology Normal swallowing physiology Dysphagia assessment Dysphagia treatment References Definition and prevalence For most individuals, eating is…

Chapter 76 Generational conflict and healthcare for older persons Timothy L. Kauffman and Adrian Schoo Chapter contents Introduction Partisan politics Global demographics Healthcare for older persons Paradigm shift The role…

Chapter 15 Posture Timothy L. Kauffman and Michelle A. Bolton Chapter contents Introduction Axial and appendicular skeletal changes Soft tissue Clinical considerations Conclusion References Introduction Posture is the alignment of…

Chapter 65 Frailty in older persons Martha Acosta Chapter contents Introduction Historical perspective Defining frailty Biological foundations of frailty Considerations for assessment Therapeutic interventions with frail elders Special considerations Conclusion…

Chapter 68 Gait training Nicole L. Evanosky Chapter contents Defining the problem Gait assessment Gait training Conclusion References Defining the problem Gait training is one of the most frequently prescribed…

Chapter 66 Evaluation of pain in older individuals John O. Barr Chapter contents Introduction Evaluation of pain Pain assessment tools Conclusion References Introduction Pain is the symptom that most commonly…

Chapter 44 Invasive cardiac procedures Chris L. Wells Chapter contents Introduction Catheterization Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) angioplasty Stents Atherectomy Lasers Radiation Coronary artery bypass surgery Valvular procedures Cryomaze procedure Transmyocardial…

Chapter 45 Pulmonary diseases Chris L. Wells Chapter contents Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Pulmonary fibrosis Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary embolism Pulmonary infections Pulmonary oncology Conclusion References Introduction Lung disease can…