The Care of Wounds

A Guide for Nurses

Carol Dealey (University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
02 March 2012

Accident & emergency nursing

The Care of Wounds addresses all aspects of holistic wound management. The fourth edition of this successful clinical text continues to reflect current research and evidence-based practice, while incorporating the considerable developments which have occurred in wound care practice since the previous edition. It includes chapters on the physiology of wound healing, general principles of wound management, wound management products, and the management of patients with both acute and chronic wounds. The title is an essential read for all nurses and healthcare professionals working in the field of tissue viability and wound healing.

Comprehensive and clinically-oriented Examines best practice in wound management Incorporates national and international clinical guidelines where applicable Superbly illustrated with full colour throughout

By: Carol Dealey (University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 173mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781405195690
ISBN 10: 140519569X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 02 March 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Carol Dealey is Senior Research Fellow at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. She is a Council Member of the Tissue Viability Society and has served on the Boards of both the European Wound Management Society and the European Pressure Ulcer Society.

Reviews for The Care of Wounds: A Guide for Nurses

?This is a well-written book that presents up-to-date information that is grounded in research. The author also presents guidelines from national and international groups that are helpful in problem-solving and management of wounds.? (Doody?s, 7 June 2013) ?In summary, this text will prove to be a useful ?dip in? book for those involved with wounds and the reader will be grateful for the inclusion/reference to a large number and range of scoring tools/classification systems and relevant charts all in one place.? (Nursing Times, 11 October 2012) ?An excellent resource in providing a holistic approach to wound care for both professionals and student nurses.? Debbie Maddox, Community Staff Nurse ?A succinct, evidenced-based analysis of the care of wounds in the community and hospital?A very accessible well thought-out book which takes into consideration recent developments of wound management.? Sara Hutton, Staff Nurse ?This book is a comprehensive guide of wound care know-how, that would be an excellent buy for student and qualified alike.? Debbie Saunders, Student Nurse, University of East Anglia