Care of Wounds: A Guide for Nurses - Couverture souple

Dealey, Carol

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0632052376 ISBN 13 : 9780632052370

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

The new edition of e 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

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The management of wounds is becoming increasingly complex with the constantly expanding range of wound management products and technologies. This text provides an essential resource in effective and efficient wound–care management.

The Care of Wounds has been written based on current research and drawing upon the author′s wide experience in the field of tissue viability. This completely revised new edition covers all aspects of wound management. It clarifies areas of concern surrounding wound care and provides clear guidelines for the consistent management of wounds. Case studies assist in making the link between theory and practice, and emphasize the need for a holistic and multi–professional approach. A new chapter has been included on developing effective clinical practice in wound care. The number of full colour photographs used to illustrate the text has been greatly expanded. The evidence is presented in an accessible way so that it allows the reader to use the book both as a reference source and as a manual when caring for patients with wounds.

Written primarily for nurses, this book is also of direct relevance to all healthcare professionals with an interest in wound care.

Revue de presse

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

 

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0632052376
• ISBN 13: 9780632052370
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible