Master the art of wound care with the comprehensive and visually engaging "Wound Care Made Incredibly Visual!®, 3rd Edition." This fully updated guide is designed to enhance your skills and confidence in providing effective wound care, supported by over 100 full-color wound graphics and detailed clinical practice guidelines.
Dive into the world of wound care with this colorfully illustrated text that walks you through fundamental concepts, essential skills, and advanced treatments. Stay up-to-date with the latest products and procedures, ensuring positive outcomes in wound management. Whether you're in the classroom or on the clinical unit, this book makes learning the Incredibly Visual™ way both enjoyable and effective, with clear explanations and an abundance of images to guide you through every step of the process.
Gain a deep understanding of the basic concepts, skills, phases, and complications associated with wound care through:
- New and updated photos and graphics that reflect the most current practices.
- Revised content showcasing the latest techniques and interventions in wound care.
- Hundreds of vibrant images that simplify complex topics, including detailed photos, charts, and drawings that reinforce key concepts in memorable ways.
- Clear, concise text that breaks down the fundamentals and advancements in wound care, making them easy to grasp.
- A wealth of visuals perfect for learners who thrive on imagery, covering:
- Skin anatomy and physiology, detailing skin layers and their functions.
- Wound healing processes, including types, phases, and potential complications.
- Thorough wound assessment techniques, including recognizing signs of healing failure.
- The impact of aging on wound healing.
- Distinctions between acute and chronic wounds.
- Management of pressure injuries.
- Treatment of vascular ulcers.
- Care for diabetic foot ulcers.
- Handling of malignant wounds.
This book serves as an ideal on-the-spot reference and review tool for nursing students, new nurses, and other healthcare practitioners. It's also an excellent teaching aid, offering seasoned, step-by-step guidance backed by images that depict real-life patient care scenarios.
Each chapter features:
- A content summary at the beginning to set the stage for learning.
- Engaging Q&A sections at the end, including multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions, word games, and matching exercises that reinforce key points.
- Expert insights and motivational advice from "Nurse Joy and Jake."
- Illustrated interventions that bring real-life patient scenarios to life, helping you apply what you've learned.
About the Clinical Editor:
Patricia Albano Slachta, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, leads Nursing Educational Programs and Services in Ridgeland, South Carolina, bringing her expertise to this valuable resource.
ISBN 10: 1496398262
ISBN 13: 9781496398260
Tags : Medical
