though understandable, thanks to clear nial nerve, reflex, and sensory and mo- alone could never show.
ould never show. The only prob-
pictures and concise text, to anyone tor system examination in this cha[Jter. lem with the videotape is that the hack-
previously exposed to the study of The text concludes with a bibliography ground music occasionally overwhelms
anatomy). of selected readings of which half have the presentation and lessens its impact.
Perhaps most relevant to occupa- heen published hetween 1987 and 1992. However, demonstrations of how these
tional therapists are the last four chap- The index is detailed and serves as a premies are handles and pOSitioned and
ters, "Arthritides Affecting the Knee," useful reference to items in the text. their response to the techniques make
"Fractures about the Knee Joint," "Con- This publication may be useful to this a valuahle teaching tool for new-
genital and Acquired Deformities of the the occupational therapy student as a comers to the NICU environment.
Knee," and "The Knee in Gait: Normal review or study guide; for the student, Sandra L. Saperstein, MS, OTR/l
and Abnormal." They contain informa- this text is recommended as an adjunct
tion valuahle to therapists working in to a comprehensive neuroscience text.
The ABCs of Medicare Part A and
pediatrics, rheumatology, orthopedics, The book is an essential quick reference
Part B For Clinicians
and neurology Aside from providing for the thera[Jist seeking current, con-
the occupational therapist with a holis- cise, basic information ahout the ner- Lynn Phillippi, MS. PT (1991).
M. J Therapy & Associates, Inc, 4900
tic understanding of the patient'S lower vous system. The ahsence of references Spring Street, RaCine, WI 53406.
extremity disability and treatment (in- and citations in suppOrt of the content 14 pp., $8.95 (plus $4.95 shipping and
cluding surgeries), the book deals with may he a factor in determining whether handling).
specifics such as sleep positioning, to use this book in an academic setting
et the facts about Medicare from
splinting, weight-hearing, anel appropri-
ate activity levels, which can be particU-
exclusive of other materials.
Jeanne Ericsson Lewin, MS, OTRiL
G this concise, well organized
booklet. The author's answers to 17
larly im[Jortant to the occu[Jational ther-
highly relevant questions about Medi-
apy treatment plan. Premie Potential: Improving the care will help rrevent coverage denials
Barbara B. Lucas, MS, OTR NICU Environment of the that lead to discontinuation of services.
Premature Infant The author stresses that the ques-
Manter and Gatz's Essentials of tion of eligibility rests on descriptive
Mary J Fay, RN. and Donna Grego-Heintz,
Clinical Neuroanatomy and RPT. video authors; Donna Grego-Heintz, RPT. documentation, whether the service is
Neurophysiology (8th ed.) manual author (1990) for treatment im[JlementatiOn to facili-
Communication Skill Builders, 3830 E.
Sid Gilman, MD. and Sarah Winans Newman, tate progress or for skilled services to
PhD (1992). Bellevue, PO Box 42050, Tucson, AZ 85733.
16 pp. in manual, $69. establish a maintenance program.
F A Davis, 1915 Arch Street,
The booklet explains the difference
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1493. eing in the NICU can be an intimi-
328 pp., $21.95.
he eighth edition of Manter and
B dating experience for anyone.Pre-
mie Potential: ImproVing the NIClJ En-
between [Jan A and [Jan B of Medicare,
who qualifies, and whether evaluations
TGatz's Essentials 0/ Clinical Neu- vironment 0/ the Premature Infant, a
and reassessments are covered. It re-
views twO chief reasons for coverage de-
roanatomy and Neurophvsiology is an videotape and manual, prOVides a clear nial, recommends phrases for descri[J-
integration of human neuroanatomy, and comforting introduction to this en- tive documentation, and explains the
neurophysiology, clinical neurology, and vironment for [Jrofessionals and family appeal [Jrocess. This easy-to-understand
neuro[Jharmacology. The authors' [Jre- memhers. booklet is a great reference and a valu-
sentation of the content is comprehen- The Videotape shows how a rrema- able reminder for documentation in the
sive, concise, and direct without cita- ture infant is hombarded with stimula- clinic.
tions or references. This edition, as with tion (monitors heeping, bright lights, Deborah A. Rider, OTR
previous ones, includes schematic overhead pages) in a nursery that is nOt
graphics of the nervous system in half- attuned to his needs. The viewer is then
tones of red and black throughout the shown how to match the infant's ability Principles of Geriatric Neurology
text. The authors have updated and re- to handle input with environmental Robert Katzman, MD, and John W. Rowe, MD
vised each chapter, using boldface type modifications and handling skills. At the (1992).
to emphasize key words and conce[Jts. same time, the viewer is reminded that F. A. Davis Company, 1915 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1493
The three new chapters in this edition no twO premies will respond the same
368 pp, $75
are (a) Physiology of Neurons, (b) The way. The videotape shows how premies
his book is divided into three sec-
Blood Sup[Jly to the Brain, and (c) The
Clinical Approach to the Patient With
signal their needs through approach
and avoidance cues. Background infor- T tions: (a) general principles (e.g.,
normal aging of the nervous system,
Neurologic Disease. The third new mation on environmental neonatology is
chapter is of s[Jecial interest to thera- presented in the manual, along with neuropsychopharmacology), (b) evalua-
pists in clinical settings; in addition to written reinforcement of the material in tive procedures, and (c) special issues
the descriptions of the current neuro- the videotape. of the elderly (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer
logic diagnostic tests (e.g, cerebrospinal PI'emie Potential confirms the ad- disease, falls and gait). Particular em-
fluid, EEG, evoked-potential studies, age that a picture is worth a thousand phasis is placed on Alzheimer disease.
nerve conduction, electromyogra[Jhy, words. The videota[Je shows the NICU Written in textbook format, this
MRl, PET, SPECy), the authors encapsu- environment, both positively and nega- book contains many references to cur-
late the mental status exam and the cra- tively, in a manner that written material rent research. The reference lists at the
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