The Care of Wounds has been written based on current research and drawing upon the author's wide experience in the field of tissue viability. This completely revised new edition covers all aspects of wound management. It clarifies areas of concern surrounding wound care and provides clear guidelines for the consistent management of wounds. Case studies assist in making the link between theory and practice, and emphasize the need for a holistic and multi-professional approach. A new chapter has been included on developing effective clinical practice in wound care. The number of full colour photographs used to illustrate the text has been greatly expanded. The evidence is presented in an accessible way so that it allows the reader to use the book both as a reference source and as a manual when caring for patients with wounds.

Written primarily for nurses, this book is also of direct relevance to all healthcare professionals with an interest in wound care.

Synopsis
The new edition of e of Wounds has been extensively revised and updated to take accounts of changes in the management and treatment of wounds. The book forms a complete reference invaluable to all those caring for patients by covering all aspects of wound management. The book clarifies some areas of confusion surrounding wound care and provides clear guidelines for consistent wound management. The book takes a holistic approach to the subject and includes sections on the physiology of healing and the range of wound management products. Clinically orientated,up-to-date, research-based knowledge is provided along with case studies to keep all nurses and members of