Ideal for quick reference in any ward or community environment, this pocket-sized (120x80mm), spiral-bound book in the popular Nursing & Health Survival guide series puts all the crucial information on wound care at your fingertips. It includes 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...
1. Introduction 2. Factors that Influence Wound Healing 3. Physical, Psychological and Social Impact of Wounds 4. Wound Assessment 5. Treatment Plan 6. Dressing Choice 7. Wound Types 8. Overgranulation 9. Skin Tears 10. Infection Control/Handwashing 11. Patient Case Study 12. Record Keeping 13. Pressure Area Care 14. Incident Reporting 15. Patient Referral: Multi-Disciplinary Working
