Clinical Guide to Skin and Wound Care
Author | : Cathy T. Hess |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 625 |
Release | : 2012-09-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781451148732 |
ISBN-13 | : 1451148739 |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This useful resource will help both clinicians and institutions deliver wound care that's both appropriate for patient needs and cost-effective for the institution. Featuring important new information on documentation regulations, including helpful checklists, and offering take-away highlights in every chapter, this useful resource also provides new content on lymphedema management guidelines, negative pressure wound therapy, and capturing data using today's media capabilities. Part 1 covers the fundamentals of skin and wound care, including assessment, treatment, prevention, nutrition, and documentation. Part 2 offers profiles and photos of hundreds of skin and wound care products, all categorized and alphabetized for easy reference. The book also includes a full-color wound photo section, wound checklists, and much more.