Synopsis:
This user-friendly book addresses wound care guidelines and information for everyone from the novice nurse to the expert wound care clinician in order to provide cost-efficient wound care. This book is a resource for RNs practicing with a range of interests in wound care, educational preparation, and work experience. This guide helps in day-to-day care of patients in all practice settings, including: acute care, critical care, long-term care, home care, the operating room or the outpatient setting. Concise, compact, and comprehensive, this Fast Facts book addresses the specific types of wounds. Each chapter builds upon the essential principles of wound care including: wound assessment and documentation, a detailed spectrum of simple to complex wounds, guidelines of wound care treatment and protocol, and the legal aspects and regulations for specializing in wound care.
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