Wound Care Essentials Practice Principles 4th Edition by Sharon Baranoski, Elizabeth Ayello ISBN 1469889137 9781469889139

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ISBN 10: 1469889137
ISBN 13: 9781469889139
Author: Sharon Baranoski, Elizabeth Ayello

Awarded first place in the ‘2016 AJN Book of the Year Award’ in the Medical Surgical Nursing category.
The newly expanded and updated Wound Care Essentials: Practice Principles, 4th edition is your go-to clinical guide to assessing and treating the full range of skin and wound conditions–from common to less common, simple to complex, and acute to chronic. This comprehensive, easy-read handbook provides practical guidance on the many aspects of wound care, including the legal, ethical, psychological, and social aspects. This is an essential guide for advanced practice nurses and nurse practitioners, nursing students, physician’s assistants, dermatology physicians, family physicians, and physical therapists. Tap into these evidence-based skills and care strategies, and handle the complexities of wound care with confidence.

Adopt wound care best practices with this fully illustrated, on-the-spot clinical guide …

· NEW more than 350 full-color photos and illustrations
· NEW content on areas including: Chronic wound quality-of-life and self-management care models; wound care regulations; skin assessment and skin tears; fistula management; wound bioburden; adjunctant therapies; pressure ulcers; support surfaces; nutrition; palliative care guideline updates
· NEW chapter featuring 36 photos of wounds with test questions, offering:
o An essential visual aid for students
o Crucial training aid for staff at wound centers and in every health care setting
o Vital preparation for Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) certification exam
· Step-by-step directions and guidance on wound assessment, healing stages, treatment options, dressings, pain management, legal and ethical issues, coping patterns, medical documentation
· Patient management strategies for all wound types, including: palliative wound care, sickle cell wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and more
· Chapter features include:
o Assessment Guidelines
o Pre-Chapter Objectives; Post-Chapter Summaries
o Practice Point boxes
o Show What You Know – Chapter review questions (with answers at end of book)
o Patient Teaching boxes

Wound Care Essentials Practice Principles 4th Edition Table of contents:

1. Introduction to Wound Care

• Definition and Types of Wounds
• The Importance of Wound Care in Healthcare
• Historical Perspectives in Wound Healing
• Principles of Wound Management
• Multidisciplinary Approach to Wound Care

2. The Physiology of Wound Healing

• The Stages of Wound Healing: Hemostasis, Inflammation, Proliferation, and Maturation
• Factors That Affect Wound Healing
• Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Healing
• Chronic Wounds: Causes and Challenges in Healing
• The Role of Nutrition and Hydration in Wound Healing

3. Assessment of the Wound

• Wound Assessment and Classification Systems
• Tools and Techniques for Wound Measurement
• Documentation of Wound Characteristics
• Assessing Pain in Wound Care
• Identifying Wound Infections and Complications

4. Wound Care Products and Technologies

• Dressings: Types and Indications
• Topical Agents and Their Roles
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
• Biologic and Bioengineered Products
• Advanced Therapies for Wound Healing (e.g., Growth Factors, Stem Cells)

5. Infection Control in Wound Care

• Microbiology of Wound Infections
• Preventing and Managing Wound Infections
• Role of Antiseptics and Antibiotics
• Aseptic Techniques in Wound Dressing and Care
• Managing Resistant Infections in Wounds

6. Special Wound Care Considerations

• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores): Prevention and Management
• Venous and Arterial Ulcers
• Surgical Wounds: Care and Complications
• Burns and Traumatic Wounds

7. Wound Care in Special Populations

• Pediatric Wound Care
• Geriatric Wound Care
• Wound Care in Individuals with Chronic Conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Vascular Disease)
• Cultural Considerations in Wound Care
• Palliative and End-of-Life Wound Care

8. Pain Management in Wound Care

• Assessing and Managing Pain in Wound Healing
• Pharmacological Options for Pain Relief
• Non-Pharmacological Pain Management Techniques
• Psychological Aspects of Pain and Wound Healing
• Addressing the Pain of Chronic Wounds

9. Surgical Considerations in Wound Care

• Principles of Surgical Wound Closure
• Suturing Techniques and Skin Grafting
• Post-Surgical Wound Management
• Managing Post-Operative Complications (e.g., Dehiscence, Hematomas)
• Role of Surgeons and Nurses in Surgical Wound Care

10. Wound Care in the Home and Community Settings

• Home Wound Care Guidelines
• Patient Education for Self-Care
• Collaborating with Family Members in Wound Care
• Telemedicine and Remote Wound Monitoring
• Community Resources for Wound Care

11. Documentation and Legal Aspects of Wound Care

• Importance of Accurate Wound Documentation
• Legal Considerations in Wound Care Practice
• Ethical Issues in Wound Management
• Communication Strategies for Wound Care Teams
• Developing Wound Care Protocols and Policies

12. Future Directions in Wound Care

• Advances in Wound Healing Science
• The Role of Regenerative Medicine in Wound Care
• Emerging Technologies in Wound Treatment
• Educating the Next Generation of Wound Care Specialists
• The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice on Wound Care

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