The Care Of Wounds – Guide For Nurs: A Guide for Nurses - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632038640 ISBN 13: 9780632038640

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1994

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive textbook covering wound management. It is aimed specifically at nurses, but may also be of interest to other members of the health-care team. The book aims to clarify the areas of confusion surrounding wound care and provides guidelines for consistent wound management. In addition to covering topics such as the physiology of healing and the range of wound management products, the book adopts an holistic approach to the subject and an entire section is devoted to the care of a patient with a wound. Another section covers the general principles of wound management of patients with specific types of wounds and a series of case studies demonstrate the application of theory to practice. The book provides up-to-date, research-based knowledge which is clinically orientated.

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Review

“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

 

From the Back Cover

The new edition of Care of Wounds has been extensively revised and updated to take accounts of changes in the management and treatment of wounds. The book forms a complete reference invaluable to all those caring for patients by covering all aspects of wound management. The book clarifies some areas of confusion surrounding wound care and provides clear guidelines for consistent wound management. The book takes a holistic approach to the subject and includes sections on the physiology of healing and the range of wound management products. Clinically orientated,up–to–date, research–based knowledge is provided along with case studies to keep all nurses and members of

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632038640
• ISBN 13: 9780632038640
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264