Rev. ed. of: Acute and chronic wounds / [edited by] Ruth A. Bryant, Denise P. Nix. 3rd ed. c2007.
Atrophic scarring and contractures are common and result in fusion of digits (i.e., mitten deformity or pseudosyndactyly), which requires repeat surgi- cal release of contractures (Fine et al, 2005). Additional complications include ...
Reflecting the latest technologic advances and therapies, the extensively revised new edition of Ruth Bryant and Denise Nix's Acute and Chronic Wounds: Current Management Concepts remains your #1 source for today's best information on wound ...
Acute and Chronic Wounds: Intraprofessionals from Novice to Expert
Using a multidisciplinary approach, this all-inclusive resource provides clinicians with a strong knowledge base for understanding the complete spectrum of wound care, including the structure of the skin, its functions,...
Acute and Chronic Wounds: Nursing Management
Acute and Chronic Wounds: Nursing Management
Comprehensive approach addresses the prevention and management of acute and chronic wounds, making it the preeminent resource for skin health and wound management across all disciplines involved in wound care, from novice to expert.
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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.
Protein deficiency and low serum albumin concentration result in oedema, reducing the passage of nutrients to damaged tissue (Baxter & Ballard, 2002). Vitamin C Vitamin C is important for collagen synthesis. Injury stress and sepsis ...