Publisher's Synopsis
Essential reference guide to acute and chronic wounds for use by home health care nurses, patients and their caregivers, designed for quick access and review with just the facts you need whether you are a trained nurse or a family member caring for a loved one. This 6 page laminated guide covers home care for different wound types with best practices to facilitate wound healing, avoid infections, and reduce complications and hospital visits. Includes coverage of more advanced wound care options available in clinical settings so patients and caregivers know what steps can be taken if more advanced treatment is needed. Used by home health care companies as a reference for their homecare workers, this inexpensive tool is great for support.
6 page laminated guide includes:
- Wound Types
- Accessing the Wound
- General Wound Care
- Care for Specific Wound Types
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Incisions
- Pressure Injuries
- Venous Ulcers
- Arterial Ulcers
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Punctures
- Burns
- Wound Healing Stages
- Minimizing Scars
- Infection
- Chronic Wounds
- Adjunct Treatments
- Self Care
- Glossary
