It is increasingly important for nurses in hospitals and in the community to have a working knowledge of the processes involved in wound healing. This book also covers the general management of patients, including their disease processes, state of nutrition, and social circumstances. The use of antiseptics and antibiotics is covered in some depth. It also reviews the current literature on modern wound dressings, and gives an unbiased and scientific summary of the indications, strengths and weaknesses of all the dressings available. This book is intended for specialist wound care nurses, surgeons, dermatologists and geriatricians in practice and training