Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Section I  Basic Science                                                                                                     

1      Integumentary Anatomy                                                                                                                          

2      Wound Healing                                                                                                                                              

3      Factors Affecting Wound Healing                                                                                                   

Section II  Wound Examination and Interventions                                                           

4      Examination of Patients with Open Wounds                                                                              

5     Debridement                                                                                                                                                      

6      Management of Infection                                                                                                                        

7      Dressing Selection and Bandaging

8      Electrotherapeutic Modalities, Physical Agents, and Mechanical Modalities

9      Holistic Management of Patients with Wounds                                                                     

Section III  Wound Types                                                                                                  

10   Arterial Insufficiency Ulcers                                                                                                              

11   Venous Insufficiency Ulcers                                                                                                                  

13   Neuropathic Ulcers                                                                                                                                     

14  Burns                                                                                                                                                                      

15   Miscellaneous Wounds                                                                                                                             

16   Basic Dermatology                                                                                                                                     

Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary  

Appendix B: Case Studies  

Appendix C: Answers to Checkpoint and Chapter Review Questions  

Appendix D: Total Contact Casting Procedure and Patient Instructions  

Appendix E: Internet Wound Care Resources  

Index   

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