<DIV><B><I>Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns(SM)</I></B> answers the call to what today&rsquo;s physical therapy students and clinicians are looking for when integrating the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice as it relates to the cardiopulmonary system in clinical care.<br><br> As a part of <B>Essentials in Physical Therapy</B> led by Series Editor Dr. Marilyn Moffat, <B><I>Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Pattern(SM)</I></B> is edited by Dr. Donna Frownfelter in a user-friendly format that not only brings together the conceptual frameworks of the <I>Guide</I> language, but also parallels the patterns of the <I>Guide</I>.<br><br> In each case, where appropriate, a brief review of the pertinent anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and imaging is provided. Each pattern then details two to three diversified case studies coinciding with the <I>Guide</I> format. The physical therapist examination, including history, systems review, and specific tests and measures for each case, as well as evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, and evidence-based interventions are also addressed.<br><br> <B>Sample Cases in Some of the Practice Patterns Include:<br> </B>&bull; Primary Prevention/Risk Reduction for Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Disorders: A junior high student status post hospitalization for pneumonia with personal and familial cardiovascular and pulmonary risk factors; A weekend warrior status post ACL repair with significant cardiovascular and pulmonary risk factors; A medically frail elderly female with CHF in failing health.<br><br> &bull; Impaired Ventilation Respiration/Gas Exchange, and Aerobic Capacity / Endurance Associated with Airway Clearance Dysfunction: A child with CF exacerbation and failure to thrive; a forty year old patient with CF experiencing a pulmonary exacerbation; A patient with bronchitis and emphysema who has Organic Toxic Dust Syndrome.<br><br> &bull; Impaired Ventilation and Respiratory/Gas Exchange Associated With Ventilatory Pump Dysfunction/Failure: A child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who has acute shortness of breath with possible aspiration; A patient with Guillain Barre Syndrome, pneumonia and shortness of breath.<br><br> &bull; Impaired Circulation and Anthropometric Dimensions Associated With Lymphatic System Disorders: A female two years status post lumpectomy and lymph node dissection for breast cancer with secondary lymphedema of her right upper extremity; A male with lower extremity lymphedema following surgery for prostate cancer.<br><br><br> At long last, Dr. Marilyn Moffat and Dr. Donna Frownfelter have created a book that will integrate the parameters of the <I>Guide</I>, as it relates to the cardiopulmonary system, into the practice arena, that not only covers the material but also allows for a problem-solving approach to learning for educators and students.<br><br></div>