Wound Care Manual
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The author Keryln Carville RN, STN(Cred), PhD, FWAKeryln has an expansive clinical practice in wound and ostomy care and has a commitment to research and education within these domains. She was awarded Life Membership of the Silver Chain Foundation in 2007,made a Fellow of Wounds Australia in 2006, awarded Life Membershipof the Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses in 2015 and a Life Achievement Award from the World Union of Wound Healing Societies in2022. The Wound Care Manual is a comprehensive and practical reference for nurses, doctors and allied health professionals working in the hospital, long stay and community settings. The Wound Care Manual promotes a collaborative and evidence based approach to the care of those at risk of wounding or with wounds, and provides information on:
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
- Factors Affecting Wound Healing
- Skin Assessment
Specific Advice on:
- Burns
- Skin Tears
- Leg Ulcers
- Neuropathic Feet
- Malignant Wounds
- Draining Wounds
- Peristomal Wounds
- Pressure Injuries
- Moisture Associated Skin Damage
Technical Advice on:
- Drains and Percutaneous Tubes
- Wound Cleansing Agents
- A Comprehensive List of Contemporary Dressings, Compression Bandages, Hosiery and Wraps
- Current Index of Australian Manufacturers