Nursing & Health: Wound Care
By Kelly Ryan
Distributed by the Trans-Atlantic Publications
74 Pages, Illustrated
$18.95 Spiral bound
OUT OF PRINT
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.
All you need to know on:
- Wound assessment
- Wound conditions
- Treatment and dressing choice
- Pressure ulcers and prevention
- Healing factors and risk assessment
- And much more…
What is a wound?
The role of the healthcare professional
Factors that influence wound healing
Physical, psychological and social impact
Patient: Case study
Pressure area care
What is a pressure ulcer?
Who is at risk
Pressure ulcer causes
Pressure ulcer Risk assessment tool
Pressure ulcer staging
Treatment options (grade1-4)
Moisture lesions vs Pressure ulcers
Nutrition for pressure ulcer prevention
Why is repositioning so important?
‘At risk’ sites
Patient referral-Multi-disciplinary working
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