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The Care of Wounds:

A Guide for Nurses (Google eBook)
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John Wiley & Sons, Jan 31, 2012 - Medical - 256 pages
The Care of Wounds addresses all aspects of holistic wound management. The fourth edition of this successful clinical text continues to reflect current research and evidence based practice, while incorporating the considerable developments which have occurred in wound care practice since the publication of the previous edition. This book includes chapters on the physiology of wound healing, general principals of wound management, wound management products, and the management of patients with both acute and chronic wounds. Superbly illustrated with full colour illustrations throughout, The Care of Wounds is of value to all nurses and healthcare professionals working in the field of tissue viability and wound healing.
  • Comprehensive and clinically oriented
  • Examines best practice in wound management
  • Incorporates national and international clinical guidelines where applicable
  • Superbly illustrated with full colour throughout
  

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Contents

Introduction
The Structure of the Skin
Wound Healing
Impaired Wound Healing
Conclusion
Introduction
Psychological Care
Spiritual Care
Clinically Effective Wound Management Products
Modern Wound Management Products
Introduction
The Management of Leg Ulcers
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The Management of Fungating Wounds
Introduction
Traumatic Wounds

Introduction
Wound Assessment
Managing Wounds
Documentation
Evaluating the Dressing
Introduction
Traditional Techniques
The Use of Lotions
The Burn Injury
Radiation Reactions
Introduction
Nurse Specialists in Wound Care
Multiprofessional Wound Care
Conclusions
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Carol Dealey is a Research Fellow at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

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