"Wound care is arguably the single most difficult topic in medicine. It has no defined solution like insulin for the diabetic. . . no easy strategy that covers all wounds. . . we are so tremendously blessed when [a wound care specialist] like Zelia carves out time to capture a career of experiences in text so that it can be shared with others. We are indebted to her for making this important contribution to the clinician's armament for dealing with [the] difficult-to-heal wounds of their patients.". Bruce Gibbins, PhD Founder, Chief Technical Officer and Chairman of the Board of AcryMed, Inc. Former faculty at the University of Otago Medical School. Using the concise, compact Fast Facts format, this guide encompasses the multitude of new healing technologies and presents important breakthroughs in understanding why some wounds don't heal. Each chapter builds, step-by-step, on the essential principles of wound care including wound assessment and documentation, the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex, wound treatment guidelines and protocols, and the legal aspects and regulations surrounding wound care. This user-friendly guide organizes the vast amount of information relating to wound care products and eases the complexity of wound management. A "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" section in each chapter provides quick access to important wound care principles, and bullet-point information and tables enable readers to quickly locate relevant information. This guide will be a useful companion in the day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in all practice settings, including acute care, critical care, long-term care, home care, operating room, and outpatient settings. Key Features:.: Organizes and simplifies a vast amount of wound care information into a compact, user-friendly format; Addresses wound care assessment, protocol,

and treatment of the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex for all levels of practitioners; Encompasses new healing technologies and information regarding difficult-to-heal wounds; Presents comprehensive wound care algorithms, dressings, debridement procedures, ostomy care, optimal surface and equipment for wound patients, and adjunctive therapies ;. "Wound care is arguably the single most difficult topic in medicine. It has no defined solution like insulin for the diabetic. . . no easy strategy that covers all wounds. . . we are so tremendously blessed when [a wound care specialist] like Zelia carves out time to capture a career of experiences in text so that it can be shared with others. We are indebted to her for making this important contribution to the clinician's armament for dealing with [the] difficult-to-heal wounds of their patients.". Bruce Gibbins, PhD Founder, Chief Technical Officer and Chairman of the Board of AcryMed, Inc. Former faculty at the University of Otago Medical School. Using the concise, compact Fast Facts format, this guide encompasses the multitude of new healing technologies and presents important breakthroughs in understanding why some wounds don't heal. Each chapter builds, step-by-step, on the essential principles of wound care including wound assessment and documentation, the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex, wound treatment guidelines and protocols, and the legal aspects and regulations surrounding wound care. This user-friendly guide organizes the vast amount of information relating to wound care products and eases the complexity of wound management. A "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" section in each chapter provides quick access to important wound care principles, and bullet-point information and tables enable readers to quickly locate relevant information. This guide will be a useful companion in the

day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in all practice settings, including acute care, critical care, long-term care, home care, operating room, and outpatient settings. Key Features:.: Organizes and simplifies a vast amount of wound care information into a compact, user-friendly format; Addresses wound care assessment, protocol, and treatment of the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex for all levels of practitioners; Encompasses new healing technologies and information regarding difficult-to-heal wounds; Presents comprehensive wound care algorithms, dressings, debridement procedures, ostomy care, optimal surface and equipment for wound patients, and adjunctive therapies ;. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. Section I-Assessment, Measurement, and Documentation.: 1. Attacking the Basics: Know what Fuels a Wound and Understand the Outcome Goal. 2. Understanding Wound Etiology. 3. Assessing and Documenting Wounds. 4. Debriding Wounds. 5. Documenting and Photographing Wounds. Section II-Defining the Spectrum of Simple to Complex Wounds.: 6. Skin Injuries. 7. Common Chronic Wounds. 8. Complex Wounds. 9. Recognizing Atypical Wounds. Section III-Wound Care Treatment and Protocols.: 10. Understanding Wound Care Guidelines and Protocols. 11. Selecting the Correct Dressings for Optimal Wound Care. 12. Using Adjunctive Therapies. 13. Caring for Ostomies and Fistulas. 14. The Promotion of Skin Care Integrity. 15. Selecting Optimal Support Surfaces and Equipment for Patient Positioning. Section IV-Legal Aspects and Regulations.: 16. Qualifications and Certifications for Specializing in Wound Care. 17. Awareness of Your Facility's Reputation: Certification and Accreditation. 18. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Healthcare's Common Procedure Coding System: Guidelines and Reimbursement. Appendix: Description of Skin Lesions.

Glossary. References and Additional Readings. Index.