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Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, edited by Scot Irwin MS PT and Jan Stephen Tecklin MS PT. C V Mosby Co, St Louis USA, 1990. Available from Williams and Wilkins Ltd, Broadway House, 2-6 Fulham Broadway, London SW6 1AA (ISBN 0 8016 2907 1). Illus. 585 pages. €45.25. This American publication is intended as a text for first-year physiotherapy students and practising physiotherapists inexperienced in cardiac or respiratory care. It is edited by t w o physiotherapists with contributions from doctors, physiotherapists and nurses. The book is divided into t w o sections: the first is intended to cover all aspects of cardiac physiotherapy and rehabilitation, beginning with chapters on pathophysiology and haemodynamics; and culminating in a description of one American cardiac rehabilitation programme. This is the second edition of this book and new chapters in this section include one on the medical management of acute myocardial infarction and one on the interpretation of ECG. The second section covers pulmonary physiotherapy and rehabilitation beginning with respiratory physiology and progressing to some very interesting chapters on the treatment of the neonate, spinal cord injury and - new to the second edition - exercise training and testing for children with lung disease, normal cardiopulmonary changes of ageing and peripheral vascular disease. The aims of each section and of each chapter are stated at their beginnings and clearly followed through. There are many illustrations and the book is atractively laid out with important points frequently summarised in separate highlighted areas. Many of the chapters include reviews of
recent literature w i t h comprehensive reference lists. Obviously, with so many contributors t o the book, some of the chapters are more readable than others, and as the book is intended for American physiotherapists some areas are either not relevant to, or not detailed enough, for British readers. In view of this, the book is probably not appropriate for physiotherapy students but it does include some very interesting chapters and would be of value as a reference source for qualified physiotherapists.
the reference list of 48 books and scientific papers only includes three citations in the last decade. This book certainly provides the reader with a clear three-dimensional picture of the joints depicted. It would be a useful reference for physiotherapy students, teachers of anatomy and clinicians involved in rehabilitation of peripheral joint dysfunction. I would strongly recommend the text for medical libraries.
NANCY MOLONEY MCSP
A Practical Manual for a Basic Approach t o Foot Biomechanics, by Dr J Wernick DPM and Dr S Langer DPM. Langer Biomechanics Group (UK) Ltd, Brookhouse Way, The Green, Cheadle, Stoke on Trent ST10 lRL, 3rd edn, 1989 (ISBN 0 9513323 0 9) Illus. 4 5 pages. €12.95 plus €1.50 postage.
Atlas of Human Limb Joints, by Dr Jacques Guyot (translated from French by Dr Reginald A Elson). Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2nd revised edn, 1990 (ISBN 3 540 51709 XI. Illus. 258 pages. DM 312. This superbly illustrated book achieves its aim of describing, as completely as possible, the peripheral joints using photographs of dissections and line drawings. The author, Dr Jacques Guyot, is on the Faculty of Medicine, Universit6 de Franche - Comte Besancon, Besancon, where the dissections and photographs were prepared. The drawings, by Jean Louis Vannson, are used to clarify the structures seen in the dissections. Both the photographs of dissections and the illustrations are of very high quality and show great attention to detail. The book is divided into seven chapters using a regional approach to cover all the joints of the extremities. Each chapter is composed of t w o parts. One section provides a brief account of the functional anatomy of the joint and the second, major, part contains the illustrations. Unfortunately, ~~
ABC of Resuscitation, edited by T R Evans FRCP. British MedicalJournal, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JR, 2nd edn, 1990 (ISBN 0 7279 0 2 6 0 1). Illus. 72 pages. €6.95, abroad € 9 inc air mail postage. This is a well-written and illustrated book by numerous practitioners from different specialties, covering a variety of concepts, all immediately relating to resuscitation. It is the second edition and incorporates the latest standards and guide lines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation issued by the Resuscitation Council (UK) i n 1989. Additional chapters in this edition cover trauma, resuscitation in late pregnancy and avoiding HIV infection. Subjects covered in the book range from
providing basic to advanced life support, both in general practice and within all hospital surroundings. The overwhelming impression of the book was the need for most hospital disciplines, including physiotherapists, to update our resuscitation techniques and in particular the need to hold periodic retraining sessions. These would preferably incorporate a simulated cardiac arrest situation, and could be done in conjunction with several other medical disciplines. Although some of the chapters and information given in the book are not particularly relevant to physiotherapists, the book does offer an extremely good source of reference with practical guides, for any physiotherapy department. CELIA M CUNNIFFE MCSP
Head tilt and jaw lift Finger sweeDs Treatment of obstructed airway: Establishing and maintaining an' airway is the single most useful resuscitative manoeuvre the rescuer can perform. A n illustration from 'ABC of Resuscitation'
SHYLIE F H MACKINTOSH MSc
This short book contains a wealth of information about the mechanics, or more accurately the results of changed mechanics, of the foot. Calling itself 'A Practical Manual', it slowly and clearly identifies the major variations, their methods of assessment, and treatment. Much of the descriptive work follows a question-andanswer format, and often the causative factors identified are quite surprising. The main problem faced by this work is that by its nature it is a practical subject and while much of its contents reflect the material used on the courses of gait biomechanics organised by the authors, it suffers from the inevitable lack of practical activity that accompanies a written work. It is, however, a useful source of introductory material and is well worth considering by therapists involved in the care of out-patients and those in the community. It would be a spur to those wishing to enhance their range of ability by attending a biomechanics course. A HINDE BA GradDipPhys MCSP DipTP Occupational Health Law, by Diana Kloss. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 OEL, 1989 (ISBN 0 632 02009 1). 287 pages. €35. The subject of this book is occupational health law for all disciplines, ie doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, management and the legal professions. It is very informative, concise and detailed. It should be a readily available reference book for all occupational health professionals. It is very up to date and includes references t o the recent consultative document on lifting and handling. It even mentions the benefit of occupational physiotherapy saving the worker taking one day/week off work to attend the local hospital, giving a financial benefit t o the employer and decreasing the burden on public funds. The book clarifies the relationship between the OH nurse and physician but I feel the relationship with OH physiotherapists, ie what they can offer, should have been included. Ido not know of any other book offering concise advise on legal matters to OH professionals. It would probably be of interest t o other disciplines outside occupational health as it outlines statuatory rights and benefits, etc. KATHY TYLER MCSP ~-
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recent literature w i t h comprehensive reference lists. Obviously, with so many contributors t o the book, some of the chapters are more readable than others, and as the book is intended for American physiotherapists some areas are either not relevant to, or not detailed enough, for British readers. In view of this, the book is probably not appropriate for physiotherapy students but it does include some very interesting chapters and would be of value as a reference source for qualified physiotherapists.
the reference list of 48 books and scientific papers only includes three citations in the last decade. This book certainly provides the reader with a clear three-dimensional picture of the joints depicted. It would be a useful reference for physiotherapy students, teachers of anatomy and clinicians involved in rehabilitation of peripheral joint dysfunction. I would strongly recommend the text for medical libraries.
NANCY MOLONEY MCSP
A Practical Manual for a Basic Approach t o Foot Biomechanics, by Dr J Wernick DPM and Dr S Langer DPM. Langer Biomechanics Group (UK) Ltd, Brookhouse Way, The Green, Cheadle, Stoke on Trent ST10 lRL, 3rd edn, 1989 (ISBN 0 9513323 0 9) Illus. 4 5 pages. €12.95 plus €1.50 postage.
Atlas of Human Limb Joints, by Dr Jacques Guyot (translated from French by Dr Reginald A Elson). Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2nd revised edn, 1990 (ISBN 3 540 51709 XI. Illus. 258 pages. DM 312. This superbly illustrated book achieves its aim of describing, as completely as possible, the peripheral joints using photographs of dissections and line drawings. The author, Dr Jacques Guyot, is on the Faculty of Medicine, Universit6 de Franche - Comte Besancon, Besancon, where the dissections and photographs were prepared. The drawings, by Jean Louis Vannson, are used to clarify the structures seen in the dissections. Both the photographs of dissections and the illustrations are of very high quality and show great attention to detail. The book is divided into seven chapters using a regional approach to cover all the joints of the extremities. Each chapter is composed of t w o parts. One section provides a brief account of the functional anatomy of the joint and the second, major, part contains the illustrations. Unfortunately, ~~
ABC of Resuscitation, edited by T R Evans FRCP. British MedicalJournal, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JR, 2nd edn, 1990 (ISBN 0 7279 0 2 6 0 1). Illus. 72 pages. €6.95, abroad € 9 inc air mail postage. This is a well-written and illustrated book by numerous practitioners from different specialties, covering a variety of concepts, all immediately relating to resuscitation. It is the second edition and incorporates the latest standards and guide lines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation issued by the Resuscitation Council (UK) i n 1989. Additional chapters in this edition cover trauma, resuscitation in late pregnancy and avoiding HIV infection. Subjects covered in the book range from
providing basic to advanced life support, both in general practice and within all hospital surroundings. The overwhelming impression of the book was the need for most hospital disciplines, including physiotherapists, to update our resuscitation techniques and in particular the need to hold periodic retraining sessions. These would preferably incorporate a simulated cardiac arrest situation, and could be done in conjunction with several other medical disciplines. Although some of the chapters and information given in the book are not particularly relevant to physiotherapists, the book does offer an extremely good source of reference with practical guides, for any physiotherapy department. CELIA M CUNNIFFE MCSP
Head tilt and jaw lift Finger sweeDs Treatment of obstructed airway: Establishing and maintaining an' airway is the single most useful resuscitative manoeuvre the rescuer can perform. A n illustration from 'ABC of Resuscitation'
SHYLIE F H MACKINTOSH MSc
This short book contains a wealth of information about the mechanics, or more accurately the results of changed mechanics, of the foot. Calling itself 'A Practical Manual', it slowly and clearly identifies the major variations, their methods of assessment, and treatment. Much of the descriptive work follows a question-andanswer format, and often the causative factors identified are quite surprising. The main problem faced by this work is that by its nature it is a practical subject and while much of its contents reflect the material used on the courses of gait biomechanics organised by the authors, it suffers from the inevitable lack of practical activity that accompanies a written work. It is, however, a useful source of introductory material and is well worth considering by therapists involved in the care of out-patients and those in the community. It would be a spur to those wishing to enhance their range of ability by attending a biomechanics course. A HINDE BA GradDipPhys MCSP DipTP Occupational Health Law, by Diana Kloss. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 OEL, 1989 (ISBN 0 632 02009 1). 287 pages. €35. The subject of this book is occupational health law for all disciplines, ie doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, management and the legal professions. It is very informative, concise and detailed. It should be a readily available reference book for all occupational health professionals. It is very up to date and includes references t o the recent consultative document on lifting and handling. It even mentions the benefit of occupational physiotherapy saving the worker taking one day/week off work to attend the local hospital, giving a financial benefit t o the employer and decreasing the burden on public funds. The book clarifies the relationship between the OH nurse and physician but I feel the relationship with OH physiotherapists, ie what they can offer, should have been included. Ido not know of any other book offering concise advise on legal matters to OH professionals. It would probably be of interest t o other disciplines outside occupational health as it outlines statuatory rights and benefits, etc. KATHY TYLER MCSP ~-
604
f h M h w y , October 1990. vol76, no 10