Full Description
In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Jeffery M. Levine brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pressure Injuries and Chronic Wounds. Top experts cover topics such as The Challenge of Chronic Wounds in Older Adults; Wound Bed Preparation and Treatment Modalities; Pressure Injuries and Skin Failure; Arterial Leg Ulcers in the Octogenarian; and more.
Contains over 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Venous Leg Ulcers; Diabetic Foot Ulcers; Surgical Aspects of Wound Care; The Chronic Wound-Related Pain Model; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on Pressure Injuries and Chronic Wounds, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Contents
The Challenge of Chronic Wounds in Older Adults
Wound Bed Preparation and Treatment Modalities
Pressure Injuries and Skin Failure
Arterial Leg Ulcers in the Octogenarian
Venous Leg Ulcers: The Need to Incorporate Age-Friendly 4M's in Management
Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Geriatric Patients
Other Wounds Encountered in Clinical Practice
Surgical Aspects of Wound Care in Older Adults
Infectious Aspects of Chronic Wounds
Nutritional Aspects of Wound Care
The Chronic Wound-Related Pain Model: Holistic Assessment and Person-Centered Treatment
