Text Atlas of Wound Management

The Second Edition of the critically acclaimed Text Atlas of Wound Management presents new features for dermatologists and nurses who deal with the practical and clinical aspects of wound management. Expert contributors provide a hands-on approach to diagnosis and wound management, as well as a broad exposure to cutaneous wounds-both acute and chronic-to ensure complete exposure to the problems encountered and solutions offered. This colorful guide enables the reader to feel as though he or she is analyzing wounds alongside the experts. With high quality color illustrations throughout, new highlights include: - a chapter on histopathology - a section on sourcing products - management algorithms - photographs and descriptions of the critical diagnostic and therapeutic considerations of each case - clinical situations that include substantial follow-up documentation Dr Vincent Falanga (Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA) CONTENTS Acute wounds: response to injury Acute wounds: surgery Chronic wounds: histopathology Wounds and infection Pressure and neuropathy Vascular ulcers Inflammatory ulcers Neoplasms and ulcers Practical points Product sourcing