Overview
A practice oriented reference book on standards of chronic wound treatment engaging recent knowledge on wound healing dynamics and physiology including cofactors as psyche, nutrition, age and general condition. The treatment modalities of chronic wounds have developed significantly over the past twenty years from just dry dressings to moist wound healing methods. In order to address the variety of chronic wounds, assessment on metabolism, vascular and malignant causes is required prior to defining a topical therapy. By clear and concise summarizing, the latest regarding complex professional information on chronic wounds, such as on pathophysiology, research and therapy is understandably presented. The well illustrated book presents therapeutic concepts of treatment - e.g. a classification of wound stages - information on the newest products and devices in wound management. This handbook is suitable for basic education as well as extended education and P.D.R. book for solving specific problems.
Full Product Details
Author: Gerhard Kammerlander
Publisher: Springer Verlag GmbH
Imprint: Springer Verlag GmbH
Edition: Revised ed.
ISBN: 9783211838334
ISBN 10: 3211838333
Pages: 300
Publication Date: March 2004
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
From the reviews of the German edition: <p>.,. ..The book that was long awaiteda ].Must be seen as a reference book for wound management. ( ProCare ) <p>.,. ..The book is indispensable for everyone assigned to the solution of special problems in wound management. (A rzte Woche) <p>.,. ..The book has evolved from the point of view of nursing care and perhaps therefore it is so merrily close to practice. Being up to date the book is not only suited for educational purposes. The described course of treatment is readily converted to daily practice. (Hautnah Dermatologie)
From the reviews of the German edition: .,. ..The book that was long awaiteda ].Must be seen as a reference book for wound management. ( ProCare ) .,. ..The book is indispensable for everyone assigned to the solution of special problems in wound management. (A rzte Woche) .,. ..The book has evolved from the point of view of nursing care and perhaps therefore it is so merrily close to practice. Being up to date the book is not only suited for educational purposes. The described course of treatment is readily converted to daily practice. (Hautnah Dermatologie)
