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By Sebastian Probst DClinPrac RN

Taking an evidence-based approach to wound care practice across the lifespan, Wound Care Nursing: A person-centred approach, 4th Edition, is a unique and helpful resource for all nurses and other health care professionals who want to increase their knowledge in this challenging area. All chapters have been fully revised and updated, and nursing theory is reflected from cover to cover, making it applicable to everyday nursing practice. Illustrated with high-quality colour photographs and illustrations throughout, this text is a must-have reference for practicing nurses as well as an excellent text for both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students.

Reflects a unique lifespan perspective, addressing the care of wounds in all patients from birth to old age

Includes extensive case studies to demonstrate the practical applications of the most recent research in the area of wound care

Features new coverage of wound care assessment of darker skin tones, skin tears in the elderly, technology in wound care, differential diagnosis in normal and abnormal assessments, and more

Contains multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter for self-assessment and review