ISBN 9780958736954

Author/Module Code: CARVILLE

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Written by Silver Chain Clinical Nurse Consultant Keryln Carville, Wound Care Manual 7th 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 7th 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