Comprehensive Wound Management

by Irion, Glenn

• ISBN13: 9781556424779
• ISBN10: 1556424779
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-27
• Publisher: SLACK

Summary

Comprehensive Wound Managementis written as a multilevel textbook on the management of wounds treated by clinicians. This unique book covers a wide spectrum of both chronic and acute wounds including pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, vascular ulcers, and burn injuries. The author's seamless flow creates a user-friendly format that is suitable for both students and practicing clinicians of varying wound experience.The reader is guided through the development of a rational plan of care by the text's organization that is along the lines ofThe Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.This format allows for a logical flow of history taking, physical examination, special tests, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.Comprehensive Wound Managementis divided into sections that will develop understanding of the integumentary system, normal and abnormal healing, examination of the patient, examination of the wound, and how to document patient interaction. Chapters discuss each type of intervention such as debridement, dressings, physical agents and care for the surrounding skin. This encompassing text also includes prevention strategies and administrative concerns that impact the delivery of wound management services.Full-color photographs of wounds, photographic descriptions of wound management, and line drawings illustrate and reinforce key concepts. These illustrations assist in creating a complete understanding of wound management.

Table of Contents

Dedication	v
Acknowledgments	ix
About the Author	xi
Preface	xiii
Unit 1. Normal and Abnormal Skin and Wound Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology of Skin	3	(10)
Normal Wound Healing	13	(8)
Abnormal Wound Healing	21	(10)
Unit 2. The Patient
History Taking & Tests and Measures	31	(8)
Physical Examination	39	(12)
Nutrition	51	(8)
Unit 3. Characteristics of Wounds
Acute Wounds	59	(14)
Neuropathic Ulcers	73	(18)
Pressure Ulcers	91	(20)
Vascular Insufficiency	111	(14)
Assessment of Wounds	125	(12)
Unit 4. Interventions
Debridement	137	(10)
Sharp Debridement	147	(6)
Physical Agents	153	(12)
Dressings	165	(18)
Topical Agents	183	(6)
Pain Management	189	(8)
Infection Control	197	(22)
Burn Management	219	(14)
Plan of Care	233	(12)
Documentation	245	(22)
Administrative Concerns	267	(8)
Color Atlas
Appendix: AHCPR Guidelines for Intervention	275	(6)
Index	281