Simplifies the wound care process with clear, succinct information and
the newest treatment protocols Freshly updated with the newest
evidence-based techniques and protocols, this practical clinical
resource distills the fundamentals of wound care for novice nurses and
nurses new to wound care. This guide walks through the common, complex
and atypical wounds nurses see and includes abundant full-color images.
Chapters have been thoroughly revised and now contain critical updates
in technological advances in wound care, dramatic changes in
documentation and new Medicare and reimbursement guidelines. Essentials
for Wound Care Nursing, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for
the day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in
acute care, critical care, long-term care, homecare, operating rooms and
outpatient settings. Written concisely in an easy-to-access bulleted
format with brief paragraphs, each chapter explains, step-by-step, the
essential principles of wound care. Section I defines and describes the
spectrum of wounds and the fundamentals of wound healing, while Section
II discusses how to assess, document and photograph wounds. Section III
presents the newest treatments and protocols for wound care, and Section
IV concludes with legal issues and regulations guiding safe and
cost-effective wound care.
