Text and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment, Second Edition
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Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part One Integumentary Basics
1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
2. Healing Response in Acute and Chronic Wounds
3. Examination and Evaluation of the Patient with a Wound
Part Two Wound Diagnosis
4. Vascular Wounds
5. Lymphedema
6. Pressure Injuries and Ulcers
7. Diabetes and the Diabetic Foot
8. Atypical Wounds
9. Flaps and Skin Grafts
10. Burn Wound Management
11. Factors That Impede Wound Healing
Part Three Wound Bed Preparation
12. Wound Debridement
13. Wound Dressings
Part Four Biophysical Technologies
14. Electrical Stimulation
15. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
16. Ultrasound
17. Pulsed Lavage with Suction
18. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
19. Ultraviolet C
20. Low-Level Laser Therapy
Index
Text and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment, Second Edition delivers outstanding visual guidance and clear, step-by-step instruction on caring for patients with wounds. Utilizing more than 700 full-color illustrations and clear, concise text, this unique learning tool provides thorough easy-to-understand coverage of evidence-based concepts of would treatment.
Each chapter follows a similar design, with consistent headings, brief bulleted text, and numerous high-quality illustrations. Learning aids include case studies, chapter objectives, assessment guidelines, chapter references, chapter summaries, and new NPTE-style review questions at the end of each chapter. This innovative format allows you to see actual examples via high-quality color photographs and learn foundational concepts through text. The case studies also give real-world relevance to the principles discussed.
The book’s 20 chapters are logically divided into four sections:
Integumentary Basics which covers fundamental topics such as anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system and acute and chronic wound healingWound Diagnosis which discusses specific disorders such as vascular wounds, lymphedema, pressure ulcers, diabetes, burns, and moreWound Bed Preparation which details debridement and dressingsBiophysical Technologies which includes electrical stimulation, negative pressure, pulsed lavage with suction, hyperbaric oxygen, ultraviolet, and low level laser therapy