ISBN 9780958736978

Author/Module Code: CARVILLE

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Written by Silver Chain Clinical Nurse Consultant Keryln Carville, Wound Care Manual 8th edition is a comprehensive and practical reference for nurses, doctors and allied health professionals working in the acute, chronic and community setting � where optimal management of wounds is a must. The Wound Care Manual 8th edition promotes a collaborative approach to the assessment and management of people with wounds and provides information on: * Anatomy and physiology of the skin * Factors affecting wound healing * General wound assessment and management * Specific advice on the management of burns, skin tears, leg ulcers, neuropathic feet, cancerous wounds, draining wounds, peristomal wounds and pressure injuries * Technical advice on drains and percutaneous tubes, bandages and surgical stockings * Wound cleansing agents and all types of dressings