Wound Care at a Glance

Wound Care at a Glance combines superb illustrations with accessible and informative text to make the key concepts of wound care easy to understand. Providing practical guidance for all healthcare professionals who care for people with wounds, or who have an interest in this complex area of healthcare, it succinctly addresses a wide range of issues including relevant anatomy and physiology, psychological issues, physical care considerations, patient safety issues, legal and ethical issues, and various treatment and management options.

Keywords: General Clinical Nursing, wound care, nurses, students, healthcare, skin integrity, patient centred care, anatomy, physiology, skin, acute wounds, chronic wounds, pain management, legal issues, ethical issues, skill, skin protection, wound healing, community, podiatry, dermatology