Simplifies the wound care process with clear, succinct information and the newest treatment protocols Freshly updated with the newest evidence-based techniques and protocols, this practical clinical resource distills the fundamentals of wound care for novice nurses and nurses new to wound care. This guide walks through the common, complex and atypical wounds nurses see and includes abundant full-color images. Chapters have been thoroughly revised and now contain critical updates in technological advances in wound care, dramatic changes in documentation and new Medicare and reimbursement guidelines.

Preceded by Fast facts for wound care nursing / Zelia Ann Kifer. c2012.

Attacking the Basics: What Fuels a Wound -- The Phases of Wound Healing and Types of Wound Closure -- Acute Wounds -- Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds -- Pressure Injuries -- Atypical, Complex Wounds -- Assessing Wounds -- Documenting and Photographing Wounds -- Selecting the Correct Dressings -- Biologic Agents and Skin Substitutes -- Wound Debridement -- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy -- Caring for Ostomies and Fistulas -- The Promotion of Skin Integrity -- Selecting Optimal Support Surfaces and Patient Positioning -- Qualifications and Certifications for Wound Care -- Facility Accreditation -- The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Healthcare's Common Procedural Coding System