Full Description
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, and 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.
Contents
From the Table of Contents:General care plan and psychological aspects.-Leg ulcers.-Anatomy and function of the venous system in the lower extremity.-Varicose veins.-Possible consequences of varicose veins.-Type of varicose veins.- Patho-physiology of edema.-Further factors regarding pathogenesis of edema.-Lymphatic System of the lower extremity.- Thrombosis, Stasis: Therapeutic approaches.-Basics on compression therapy.-Pressure Ulcers.-Wound healing processes.-Therapeutic concepts for chronic wounds.-Additional aspects of different wounds.-Additional information on new products
