Dedication

v

Acknowledgments

ix

About the Author

xi

Preface

xiii

UNIT I

BASIC SCIENCE

Chapter 1

Anatomy and Physiology of Skin

3

Chapter 2

Normal Wound Healing

15

Chapter 3

Abnormal Wound Healing

25

Chapter 4

Nutrition

37

UNIT II

THE PATIENT

Chapter 5

History Taking and Tests and Measures

47

Chapter 6

Physical Examination

57

UNIT III

THE WOUND

Chapter 7

Etiologies of Common Wounds

73

Chapter 8

Assessing Wounds

149

UNIT IV

INTERVENTIONS

Chapter 9

Infection Control

163

Chapter 10

Pain Control

191

Chapter 11

Wound Bed Preparation

203

Chapter 12

Dressings

223

Chapter 13

Scar Management

247

Chapter 14

Adjunct Interventions

253

Chapter 15

Thermal Injuries

269

Chapter 16

Special Cases

277

UNIT V

NONPATIENT INTERVENTIONS

Chapter 17

Documentation

297

Chapter 18

Plan of Care

321

Chapter 19

Regulations, Reimbursement, and Psychosocial Issues

335

Appendix

Wound Care Resources

349

Index

351