Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing, Second Edition

Simplifies the wound care process with clear, succinct information and the newest treatment protocols Freshly updated with the newest evidence-based techniques and protocols, this practical clinical resource distills the fundamentals of wound care for novice nurses and nurses new to wound care. This guide walks through the common, complex and atypical wounds nurses see and includes abundant full-color images. Chapters have been thoroughly revised and now contain critical updates in technological advances in wound care, dramatic changes in documentation and new Medicare and reimbursement guidelines.Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for the day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in acute care, critical care, long-term care, homecare, operating room and outpatient settings. Written concisely in easy-to-access bulleted format with brief paragraphs, each chapter explains, step-by-step, the essential principles of wound care. Part I defines and describes the spectrum of wounds and the fundamentals of wound healing while Part II discusses how to assess, document and photograph wounds. Part III presents the newest treatments and protocols for wound care, and Part IV concludes with legal issues and regulations guiding safe and cost-effective wound care.New to the Second Edition:Updated with key technological advances and treatments in wound care including stem cell and ionized silver productsFour new chapters! The Phases of Wound Healing and Types of Wound ClosureAcute WoundsPressure InjuriesHyperbaric Oxygen TherapyCovers new Medicare and reimbursement guidelinesAddresses qualifications and certification for wound care and faculty accreditationKey Features:Written in succinct, easy-access format with bulleted information and brief paragraphsIncludes ';Fast Facts' to highlight key concepts for essential careContains abundant information on wound care treatments and protocols to promote wound care accountability and clinical confidenceProvides full color images of different types of woundsHelps nurses to provide optimal wound care cost-efficiently