Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) [Paperback]

Springhouse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 8, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1582552266 | ISBN-13: 978-1582552262 | Edition: 2nd

Part of the Incredibly Easy! series, this book discusses the fundamentals of wound care, including skin anatomy and physiology, causes of wounds, and wound healing. Wound classification and assessment are covered, along with detailed instruction in wound care procedures. Special focus is placed upon pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers, as well as acute wounds. Two chapters concentrate on wound care products and adjunctive therapies and the final chapter discusses legal risks and reimbursement issues. Special features of the book include chapter-by-chapter summaries of key points and a glossary of important terms. Eight pages of full color illustrations demonstrate the three stages of normal wound healing, abnormal wound healing, and different kinds of wounds. Ideal for both student nurses and practicing nurse professionals, Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy! includes sections of handy mnemonic devices to aid in information retention, tips on dressing wounds, and patient education information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2nd edition (April 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582552266
• ISBN-13: 978-1582552262
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #345,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!, January 28, 2008

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Miranda M. Pedersen Floyd "NWMC" (Albany, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) (Paperback)

This book is very easy to follow and full of great clinical guidelines for wound care. There is also a large amount of educational information as well. The wound team here really likes the charts and pictures in this book as well. Well written and a great reference. Thanks

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wound Care Incredibly Easy!, January 17, 2009

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Gertrude Janssen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) (Paperback)

I like the book. It gives you tips how to remember thing. I find this heplful. I found it easy to read and made so you can understand wound care. I"m glade I bought it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference, May 18, 2010

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Traci L. Sicurella (Toms River, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) (Paperback)

Used this book to assist me to study for my wound exam. Easy to follow and understand. Quick guide for wounds.