Wound Care Practice, 1st Edition

Chronic wounds are a major cause of patient suffering and a financial burden to society. The focus of "Wound Care Practice" is assessment and management of chronic wounds in a wound care practice. The reader can examine the principles of managing the wound and treating the underlying cause of pressure sores, vascular insufficiency ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency ulcers, diabetic/neurotrophic foot ulcers, and other chronic wounds.

This book represents the combined efforts of 60 authors selected from the basic sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. Section I defines the Problem Wound, Section II describes the Principles of Wound Assessment, Section III discusses the Principles of Wound Management, Section IV deals with Pain, Infection and Adjunctive Therapies, and Section V pertains to Healthcare Delivery.