Publication

2002-07-01 - Wiley

Language

English

Word Count

55,000 words, Guess

Page Count

220 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivetissueviabilityp0000hamp
  • ISBN-139781861562371
  • ISBN-101861562373
  • Goodreads5690562
  • Better World Books9781861562371
and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCRD94 .H25 2004
  • LCCRL675

Description

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive learning package in tissue viability. It covers all aspects of wound prevention and management, and considers the microbiological reasons why some wounds do not heal. It discusses factors that affect healing, pressure sore prevention and management, audit, ethics and the law. This is a comprehensive book that will enable not only nurses, but also doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to develop a deeper understanding of wound care practice and research appreciation. The skin and wound healing Wound assessment Dressings and treatment Wound infection and colonisation Assessment, management and treatment of leg ulcers Nutritional assessment Surgical wounds The process of audit and research in tissue viablity Pressure ulcer prevention Seating Healing and prevention of pressure ulcers Fungating wounds Ethics and the law The specialist nurse in wound management Index

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Tissue Viability: A Comprehensive GuidePaperbackWiley2002-07-01

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