Chronic Wound Standards. Prevention and Treatment: Leg Ulcers - Pressure Ulcers - Compression Therapy - off-loading [Paperback]

Gerhard Kammerlander (Author), A. Andriessen (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2008 | ISBN-10: 3211838333 | ISBN-13: 978-3211838334 | Edition: 1

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the German edition:

".....The book that was long awaited….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." (Ärzte 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)

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (June 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3211838333
• ISBN-13: 978-3211838334
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,390,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)