A must have for any nurse wanting to expand their knowledge in this area of wound care. Wound Care Nursing 3rd edition introduces a person-centred approach to wound care practice across the lifespan. The books is fully illustrated with colour photographs and illustrations throughout, and including extensive case studies to demonstrate the practical applications of the most recent research in this area. New content covering pressure ulcers, incontinence associated dermatitis, venous leg ulcers and palliative wound care. Uniquely it uses a lifespan perspective addressing the care of wounds in all patients from birth to old age. All chapters have been fully updated to reflect the current evidence base. Nursing theory is used throughout instead of a traditional medical approach, making the material more applicable to nursing practice. Links current nursing theory to practice using extensive case studies. High quality full colour photographs and illustrations throughout.
"This book is a user-friendly, real-world guide to assessing and managing any type of wound.
Ideal for quick reference in any ward or community environment, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information on wound care at your fingertips.
Written by renowned wound care experts Sharon Baranoski and Elizabeth Ayello, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of experts, this handbook covers all aspects of wound assessment, treatment, and care.
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The field of wound care is a dynamic and ever‐changing field; keeping up‐to‐date, and ensuring that care provision is safe, effective and patient centred, are key requirements of any practicing nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council, ...
This edition features a new chapter on wound pain management and a chapter showing how to use negative pressure therapy on many types of hard-to-heal wounds.
Chronic Wound Care: The Essentials
McInnes, E., Jammali- Blasi, A., Bell- Syer, S.E.M., and Leung, V. (2018). Support surfaces for treating pressure ulcers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 10: CD009490. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Janice Colwell, Jane Carmel, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society®. CHAPTER 12 Specific Patient Management Issues Jane E. Carmel OBJECTIVES Analyze specific management issues related to fecal and urinary diversions.