Maximizes the power of visual thinking by showing as well as telling about the latest wound care information techniques. The highly visual nature of this book makes the fundamentals and advancements in the treatment of wounds clear and understandable, enabling quick review and comprehension for practical application. Logos include Best Dressed—tips on dressing wounds and choosing wound dressings; Take Note—documentation samples and tips; and Memory Board—visual mnemonics.
The author presents vital information for nurses and nursing students who provide wound care in any setting It has no defined solution like insulin for the diabetic We are indebted to her for making this important contribution to the clinician's armament for dealing with [the] difficult-to-heal wounds of their patients.
Former faculty at the University of Otago Medical School Using the concise, compact Fast Facts format, this guide encompasses the multitude of new healing technologies and presents important breakthroughs in understanding why some wounds don't heal. Each chapter builds, step-by-step, on the essential principles of wound care including wound assessment and documentation, the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex, wound treatment guidelines and protocols, and the legal aspects and regulations surrounding wound care.
This user-friendly guide organizes the vast amount of information relating to wound care products and eases the complexity of wound management. A "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" section in each chapter provides quick access to important wound care principles, and bullet-point information and tables enable readers to quickly locate relevant information. The first chapter focuses on key concepts of medical terminology, including common word components.
Subsequent chapters cover individual body systems, providing in-depth definitions that connect words to their meanings. This Third Edition features new chapters on obstetric and mental health terms and expanded "Pump Up Your Pronunciation" charts. Two eight-page full-color inserts offer a closer look at anatomical terminology. A companion Website offers student and instructor ancillaries including a pronunciation guide with hundreds of terms, "Pump Up Your Pronunciation" study cards, practice exercises, PowerPoint presentations, and a test generator.
Online Tutoring powered by Smarthinking--Online tutoring, powered by Smarthinking, gives students access to expert nursing and allied health science educators whose mission, like yours, is to achieve success. Students can access live tutoring support, critiques of written work, and other valuable tools. In addition, real-life case scenarios are included in a Megacode review. Workout features over enjoyable practice exercises to help readers understand anatomy and physiology with ease.
Chapters test the reader's knowledge of anatomic structures and physiologic processes for every body system as well as genetics, chemical organization, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Readers begin each chapter with a brief Warm-up outline review and then maneuver through practice exercises, including crossword puzzles, matching games, and labeling.
Nurse Joy and other host characters offer coaching and encouragement. Starting with the nursing process, the book provides the foundations for writing practical care plans, walks students through the care planning process, builds the critical thinking skills needed to individualize care, and offers tips on incorporating evidence-based standards and rationales into nursing interventions.
Download e-Book. Posted on. Page Count. New features include: A new chapter on atypical wounds Additional wound care treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen and electrical stimulation A new "Special Attention" icon to address concerns for the bariatric patient, including skin problems, wound management and pressure ulcer prevention Special features include: "Best dressed" icon highlights tips on dressing wounds and choosing wound dressings Hundreds of full-color wound graphics Key terms defined and explained, clearly and simply "Memory board": visual mnemonics One-page "Vision Quest," a visually-oriented variation on the Incredibly Easy!
Subsequent chapters cover wound assessment and monitoring and wound care planning, procedures, and products. The book includes eight pages of full-color illustrations, intervention algorithms for diabetic, arterial, and venous ulcers, and eye-catching logos that emphasize key points. This title focuses on the needs of nurses who are new to wound care practice, covering all the fundamentals of wound care including wound healing, wound assessment, cleansing and dressing selection and adjunctive therapies.
UK Edition is an essential source of information for any nurse new to wound care practice in the UK.
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