Acute & Chronic Wounds, 6th Edition provides the latest diagnostic and treatment guidelines to help novice to expert clinicians provide evidence-based, high-quality care for patients with wounds. This textbook presents an interprofessional approach to maintaining skin integrity and managing the numerous types of skin damage, including topics that range from the physiology of wound healing, general principles of wound management, special patient populations, management of percutaneous tubes, and specific care instructions to program development. Written by respected wound experts Ruth Bryant and Denise Nix, this bestselling reference also provides excellent preparation for all wound certification exams.
1. Acute & Chronic Wounds - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. i 4. Table of Contents - p. i 5. Copyright - p. ii 6. Dedication - p. iii 7. Contributors - p. iv 8. Preface - p. vii 9. Acknowledgments - p. viii 10. Section 1: Foundations - p. S1 11. 1 Principles for Practice Development to Facilitate Outcomes and Productivity - p. 1 12. 2 Billing, Reimbursement, and Setting Up an Outpatient Clinic - p. 17 13. 3 Postacute Care Settings - p. 38 14. 4 Telehealth and Wound Management - p. 57 15. 5 Patient Engagement and Noncompliance - p. 70 16. 6 Quality Tracking Across the Continuum - p. 88 17. Section 2: Assessment - p. S2 18. 7 Anatomy and Physiology of Skin and Soft Tissue - p. 117 19. 8 Wound-Healing Physiology and Factors That Affect the Repair Process - p. 143 20. 9 Skin Damage: Types and Treatment - p. 164 21. 10 Skin and Wound Inspection and Assessment - p. 192 22. Section 3: Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - p. S3 23. 11 Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - p. 213 24. Scope of the Problem - p. 213 25. Terminology - p. 214 26. Etiological Pathways - p. 215 27. Classification of Pressure Injuries - p. 222 28. Operationalizing A Pressure Injury Prevention Program (PIPP) - p. 225 29. PIPP Justification - p. 225 30. A Best-Practice Bundle for PIPP - p. 227 31. PIPP Infrastructure and Organizational Responsibilities - p. 245 32. Patient Handoffs - p. 246 33. Formularies and Decision-Making Tools - p. 247 34. Investing in Technology - p. 247 35. Staff Education and Competencies - p. 247 36. Staff Accountability/Ownership - p. 247 37. Quality Tracking and Evaluation - p. 248 38. Summary - p. 248 39. Self-assessment Questions - p. 249 40. References - p. 250 41. Further Reading - p. 257 42. 12 Pressure Redistribution Support Surfaces - p. 258 43. Section 4: Lower Extremity Wounds - p. S4 44. 13 Lower Extremity Assessment - p. 279 45. 14 Arterial Ulcers - p. 291 46. 15 Venous Leg Ulcers - p. 316 47. 16 Lymphedema - p. 344 48. 17 Neuropathic Wounds: The Diabetic Wound - p. 359 49. 18 Foot and Nail Care - p. 388 50. Section 5: Wound Bed Preparation - p. S5 51. 19 Wound Infection and Bioburden: Detection and Management - p. 411 52. 20 Wound Debridement - p. 430 53. 21 Principles of Wound Healing and Topical Management - p. 441 54. Section 6: Biophysical and Biologic Agents - p. S6 55. 22 Cellular- and/or Tissue-Based Products for Wounds - p. S6 56. 23 Molecular and Cellular Regulators - p. 474 57. 24 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - p. 488 58. 25 Hyperbaric Oxygenation - p. 501 59. 26 Electrical Stimulation - p. 514 60. 27 Ultraviolet Light and Ultrasound - p. 524 61. Section 7: Cofactors to wound Healing - p. S7 62. 28 Wound Pain - p. 536 63. 29 Nutritional Assessment and Support - p. 547 64. 30 Medications and Phytotherapy: Impact on Wounds - p. 563 65. 31 Perfusion, Oxygenation, and Incision Care - p. 581 66. Section 8: Special Populations - p. S8 67. 32 Uncommon Wounds and Manifestations of Intrinsic Disease - p. 597 68. 33 Traumatic Wounds: Bullets, Blasts, and Vehicle Crashes - p. 620 69. 34 Burns - p. 637 70. 35 Reconstructive Surgery for Wounds - p. 654 71. 36 Skin Care Needs of the Patient With Obesity - p. 665 72. 37 Unique Skin Care Needs of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient - p. 677 73. 38 Managing Wounds in Palliative Care and End of life - p. 698 74. 39 Draining Wounds and Fistulas - p. 709 75. 40 Percutaneous Tube Management - p. 732 76. Appendix A Tools to Support Skin and Wound Care - p. 750 77. Appendix B Self-Assessment Answers - p. 778 78. Index - p. 782 79. Color Plate - p. c1
Acute & Chronic Wounds, 6th Edition provides the latest diagnostic and treatment guidelines to help novice to expert clinicians provide evidence-based, high-quality care for patients with wounds. This textbook presents an interprofessional approach to maintaining skin integrity and managing the numerous types of skin damage, including topics that range from the physiology of wound healing, general principles of wound management, special patient populations, management of percutaneous tubes, and specific care instructions to program development. Written by respected wound experts Ruth Bryant and Denise Nix, this bestselling reference also provides excellent preparation for all wound certification exams.
1. Acute & Chronic Wounds - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. i 4. Table of Contents - p. i 5. Copyright - p. ii 6. Dedication - p. iii 7. Contributors - p. iv 8. Preface - p. vii 9. Acknowledgments - p. viii 10. Section 1: Foundations - p. S1 11. 1 Principles for Practice Development to Facilitate Outcomes and Productivity - p. 1 12. 2 Billing, Reimbursement, and Setting Up an Outpatient Clinic - p. 17 13. 3 Postacute Care Settings - p. 38 14. 4 Telehealth and Wound Management - p. 57 15. 5 Patient Engagement and Noncompliance - p. 70 16. 6 Quality Tracking Across the Continuum - p. 88 17. Section 2: Assessment - p. S2 18. 7 Anatomy and Physiology of Skin and Soft Tissue - p. 117 19. 8 Wound-Healing Physiology and Factors That Affect the Repair Process - p. 143 20. 9 Skin Damage: Types and Treatment - p. 164 21. 10 Skin and Wound Inspection and Assessment - p. 192 22. Section 3: Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - p. S3 23. 11 Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - p. 213 24. Scope of the Problem - p. 213 25. Terminology - p. 214 26. Etiological Pathways - p. 215 27. Classification of Pressure Injuries - p. 222 28. Operationalizing A Pressure Injury Prevention Program (PIPP) - p. 225 29. PIPP Justification - p. 225 30. A Best-Practice Bundle for PIPP - p. 227 31. PIPP Infrastructure and Organizational Responsibilities - p. 245 32. Patient Handoffs - p. 246 33. Formularies and Decision-Making Tools - p. 247 34. Investing in Technology - p. 247 35. Staff Education and Competencies - p. 247 36. Staff Accountability/Ownership - p. 247 37. Quality Tracking and Evaluation - p. 248 38. Summary - p. 248 39. Self-assessment Questions - p. 249 40. References - p. 250 41. Further Reading - p. 257 42. 12 Pressure Redistribution Support Surfaces - p. 258 43. Section 4: Lower Extremity Wounds - p. S4 44. 13 Lower Extremity Assessment - p. 279 45. 14 Arterial Ulcers - p. 291 46. 15 Venous Leg Ulcers - p. 316 47. 16 Lymphedema - p. 344 48. 17 Neuropathic Wounds: The Diabetic Wound - p. 359 49. 18 Foot and Nail Care - p. 388 50. Section 5: Wound Bed Preparation - p. S5 51. 19 Wound Infection and Bioburden: Detection and Management - p. 411 52. 20 Wound Debridement - p. 430 53. 21 Principles of Wound Healing and Topical Management - p. 441 54. Section 6: Biophysical and Biologic Agents - p. S6 55. 22 Cellular- and/or Tissue-Based Products for Wounds - p. S6 56. 23 Molecular and Cellular Regulators - p. 474 57. 24 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - p. 488 58. 25 Hyperbaric Oxygenation - p. 501 59. 26 Electrical Stimulation - p. 514 60. 27 Ultraviolet Light and Ultrasound - p. 524 61. Section 7: Cofactors to wound Healing - p. S7 62. 28 Wound Pain - p. 536 63. 29 Nutritional Assessment and Support - p. 547 64. 30 Medications and Phytotherapy: Impact on Wounds - p. 563 65. 31 Perfusion, Oxygenation, and Incision Care - p. 581 66. Section 8: Special Populations - p. S8 67. 32 Uncommon Wounds and Manifestations of Intrinsic Disease - p. 597 68. 33 Traumatic Wounds: Bullets, Blasts, and Vehicle Crashes - p. 620 69. 34 Burns - p. 637 70. 35 Reconstructive Surgery for Wounds - p. 654 71. 36 Skin Care Needs of the Patient With Obesity - p. 665 72. 37 Unique Skin Care Needs of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient - p. 677 73. 38 Managing Wounds in Palliative Care and End of life - p. 698 74. 39 Draining Wounds and Fistulas - p. 709 75. 40 Percutaneous Tube Management - p. 732 76. Appendix A Tools to Support Skin and Wound Care - p. 750 77. Appendix B Self-Assessment Answers - p. 778 78. Index - p. 782 79. Color Plate - p. c1
