Carol Dealey

Care of Wounds 4e

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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 previous edition. It includes chapters on the physiology of wound healing, general principles of wound management, wound management products, and the management of patients with both acute and chronic wounds. The title is an essential read for 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

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1A405195690
• 4. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. März 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 438g
• ISBN-13: 9781405195690
• ISBN-10: 140519569X
• Artikelnr.: 34465222

Autorenporträt

Dr Carol Dealey is Senior Research Fellow at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. She is a Council Member of the Tissue Viability Society and has served on the Boards of both the European Wound Management Society and the European Pressure Ulcer Society.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface vii 1 The physiology of wound healing 1 Introduction 1 Definitions
associated with wounds 1 The structure of the skin 2 Wound healing 3
Impaired wound healing 9 Conclusion 12 2 The management of patients with
wounds 15 Introduction 15 Physical care 15 Psychological care 39 Spiritual
care 45 3 General principles of wound management 61 Introduction 61 Wound
assessment 61 Managing wounds 77 Documentation 85 Evaluating the dressing
86 4 Wound management products 93 Introduction 93 The development of
dressings through the ages 93 Traditional techniques 100 The use of lotions
102 Clinically effective wound management products 108 Modern wound
management products 110 5 The management of patients with chronic wounds
127 Introduction 127 The prevention and management of pressure ulcers 127
The management of leg ulcers 149 Diabetic foot ulcers 165 The management of
fungating wounds 170 6 The management of patients with acute wounds 185
Introduction 185 The care of surgical wounds 185 Traumatic wounds 199 The
burn injury 205 Radiation reactions 216 7 The organisation of wound
management 227 Introduction 227 Managing wounds in the community 227 Nurse
specialists in wound care 228 Multiprofessional wound care 229 Wound
healing centres 230 Conclusions 230 Index 233

Rezensionen

"This is a well-written book that presents up-to-date information that is grounded in research. The author also presents guidelines from national and international groups that are helpful in problem-solving and management of wounds." (Doody's, 7 June 2013)

"In summary, this text will prove to be a useful "dip in" book for those involved with wounds and the reader will be grateful for the inclusion/reference to a large number and range of scoring tools/classification systems and relevant charts all in one place." (Nursing Times, 11 October 2012)

"An excellent resource in providing a holistic approach to wound care for both professionals and student nurses." Debbie Maddox, Community Staff Nurse

"A succinct, evidenced-based analysis of the care of wounds in the community and hospital...A very accessible well thought-out book which takes into consideration recent developments of wound management." Sara Hutton, Staff Nurse

"This book is a comprehensive guide of wound care know-how, that would be an excellent buy for student and qualified alike." Debbie Saunders, Student Nurse, University of East Anglia