Master the art of wound care with confidence using the fully updated Wound Care Made Incredibly Visual!®, 3rd Edition. This comprehensive guide is designed to enhance your skills and knowledge with over 100 full-color wound graphics, clinical practice guidelines, and the latest in wound care techniques and interventions.
Let this visually engaging text lead you through the essential concepts, skills, and treatments necessary for achieving positive wound care outcomes. With the latest products and procedures at your fingertips, you'll be well-prepared for success both in the classroom and on the clinical floor. The enjoyable Incredibly Visual™ format uses clear explanations and an abundance of images to guide you through the crucial steps of effective wound care.
Dive into the fundamental aspects of wound care, including:
- NEW and updated photos and graphics to reflect the latest in wound care visuals
- NEW and updated content covering the newest wound care techniques and interventions
- Hundreds of colorful images that simplify the complexities of wound care, featuring detailed photos, charts, and drawings that reinforce key concepts in memorable ways
- Clear and concise text that breaks down the basics and advancements in wound care, making it easy to understand
- Perfect for visual learners with numerous images demonstrating skills and interventions, such as:
- Skin anatomy and physiology, including the functions of different skin layers
- Wound healing processes, types, phases, and potential complications
- Wound assessment techniques, including how to recognize failure to heal
- The impact of aging on wound healing
- Differences 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 for nursing students, new nurses, and other healthcare practitioners. It's an excellent teaching aid, offering seasoned, step-by-step guidance supported by images that depict everyday patient care scenarios.
Each chapter features:
- A chapter content summary at the beginning
- Q&A sections with end-of-chapter games and quizzes to reinforce learning points, including multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions, word games, and matching images to wound care concepts
- “Nurse Joy and Jake” segments providing expert insights and encouraging advice throughout
- Illustrated interventions showcasing real-life patient scenarios
About the Clinical Editor:
Patricia Albano Slachta, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, is President of the Nursing Educational Programs and Services in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
ISBN 10: 1496398262
ISBN 13: 9781496398260
