{"product_id":"the-care-of-wounds-isbn-9781405195690","title":"The Care of Wounds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Care of Wounds\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive and clinically-oriented\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines best practice in wound management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates national and international clinical guidelines where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuperbly illustrated with full colour throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The physiology of wound healing 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions associated with wounds 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure of the skin 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWound healing 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpaired wound healing 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The management of patients with wounds 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical care 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological care 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpiritual care 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 General principles of wound management 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWound assessment 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging wounds 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the dressing 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Wound management products 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe development of dressings through the ages 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional techniques 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of lotions 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinically effective wound management products 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModern wound management products 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The management of patients with chronic wounds 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe prevention and management of pressure ulcers 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe management of leg ulcers 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetic foot ulcers 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe management of fungating wounds 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The management of patients with acute wounds 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe care of surgical wounds 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraumatic wounds 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe burn injury 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiation reactions 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The organisation of wound management 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging wounds in the community 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurse specialists in wound care 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiprofessional wound care 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWound healing centres 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 233\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“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.”  (\u003ci\u003eDoody’s\u003c\/i\u003e, 7 June 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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.”  (\u003ci\u003eNursing Times\u003c\/i\u003e, 11 October 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“An excellent resource in providing a holistic approach to wound care for both professionals and student nurses.\u003cb\u003e”\u003c\/b\u003e Debbie Maddox, Community Staff Nurse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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.\u003cb\u003e”\u003c\/b\u003e Sara Hutton, Staff Nurse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book is a comprehensive guide of wound care know-how, that would be an excellent buy for student and qualified alike.\u003cb\u003e”\u003c\/b\u003e Debbie Saunders, Student Nurse, University of East Anglia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  “An excellent resource in providing a holistic approach to wound care for both professionals and student nurses.” Debbie Maddox, Community Staff Nurse \u003cb\u003eDr Carol Dealey\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Research Fellow at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. 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