Leg Ulcers
Nursing Management
Nicky Cullum(Author)
Scutari Press
Published on 1. June 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-871364-97-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first comprehensive text to examine the nursing management of leg ulcers including recent research findings. This unique contribution to the field of leg ulcers has been written by acknowledged experts who have contributed notable research and development in clinical practice. Each chapter stands alone as a complete review of one aspect of leg ulcers and their management, and as such forms a basis for planning and provision of nursing care for patients with this chronic condition.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1, black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-871364-97-2 (9781871364972)
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Content
The anatomy and physiology of the circulation of the leg; the aetiology of leg ulceration; the epidemiology of leg ulcers; the nursing assessment of patients with leg ulcers; tropical applications in leg ulcer management; bandages used for leg ulcers; the art and science of bandaging; prevention of re-ulceration; contact sensitivity and eczema in leg ulcer patients; the management of leg ulcers - current nursing practice; patients' perceptions of chronic leg ulceration; the organization and delivery of leg ulcer care; leg ulcer research and practice - the way forward.