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By
Catherine Milne, MSN, APRN, CS, ANP, CWOCN, Connecticut Clinical Nursing Associates, LLC; Bristol Hospital, Bristol, CT
Lisa Corbett, MSN, APRN, CS, CWOCN, Connecticut Clinical Nursing Associates, LLC; Bristol Hospital, Bristol, CT
Debra Dubuc, MSN, APRN, CS, CWCN, COCN, Comprehensive Wound Care, LLC, Westbrook, CT
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Secrets,
Description
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Secrets uses a question and answer approach as a framework for the assessment, diagnosis and management
of a variety of wound, ostomy, and continence topics in a variety of acute care, extended care, home care and office settings. A comprehensive
approach - from understanding in the physiology of wound, ostomy, and continence to recent developments in each field - along with practical
everyday tips, reimbursement trends, common legal pitfalls, and finding the resources the experts use. An excellent review for experienced
practitioners to enhance their weak areas and for certification review.
Contents
I. Wounds
Dermal Anatomy
Dermal Physiology
Maintaining Skin Integrity
Mechanisms of Wounding
Physiology
of Wound Healing
The Role of Collagen in Wound Healing
The Role of Hyaluronic Acid in Wound Healing
The Role of Nutrition
in Wound Healing
Wound Assessment Part I - The Host
Wound Assessment Part II - The Wound
Wound Assessment - Part III - Surrounding
Skin
Wound Treatment Strategies - Treat the Wound
Topical Growth Factors
Plastic Surgery - Flaps and Grafts
Skin Substitutes
Adjunctive Therapies
Leg Ulcerations
Venous Ulcerations
Arterial Ulcerations
Management of Mixed Venous-Arterial
Wounds
Diabetic Neuropathic Foot Ulcers
The Management of Heel Ulcers Caused by Pressure
Inflammatory Ulcerations
The
Kennedy Terminal Ulcer
Rare But There . . .
Lymphedema and Associated Skin Disorders
Why Won't This Wound Heal? Common Pitfalls
in Wound Healing
Special Considerations for Home Care
Special Considerations for Skilled Nursing and Subacute Facilities
Special
Considerations for Outpatient Wound Care Centers
Special Situations
Having a Wound...a Patient and Caregiver Perspective
II.
Ostomy
Anatomy and Physiology of GI/GU Tract
Pathophysiology of Diseases Requiring Ostomy Surgery
The Surgery:
Pre-op, Intra-op, and Post-op Considerations
Routine Assessment of the Patient with an Ostomy
Routine Management of the Patient
with an Ostomy
Ostomy Equipment
Common Problems and Troubleshooting
Psychosocial Issues of the Patient with an Ostomy
III.
Continence
Physiology of Voiding
Physiology of Defecation
Urinary Incontinence
Assessment and Diagnosis of
Urinary Incontinence
Determining Origin of Fecal Incontinence
Treatment Modalities for Urinary Incontinence
Treatment Modalities
for Fecal Incontinence
Incontinence Products -Product Categories & Selection Criteria
Skin Care of the incontinent Patient
IV.
Getting Assistance
Selecting a Consultant
Legal Considerations
Web Sites
Hardcover Classics, Journals and Articles
Other Sources of Information
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 416 pages, publication date: OCT-2002
ISBN-13: 978-1-56053-523-2
ISBN-10: 1-56053-523-7
Imprint: HANLEY AND BELFUS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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