BookMarco Romanelli, Michael Clark, Amit Gefen, Guido Ciprandi, editors.
Summary: This updated volume provides the current knowledge on the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of pressure ulcers. Chapters on the early detection of pressure ulcers, negative pressure therapy, pressure ulcers in pediatric patients, adjunctive therapies, surgical management of pressure ulcers, and innovation in pressure ulcer research and practice are included. This second edition aims to be the primary reference for pressure ulcers from diagnosis and prevention to management and treatment options. The book is relevant to dermatology clinicians, vascular surgeons, and dermatology nurses.
Contents:
The potential of biomarkers in the early detection of pressure ulcers
The critical characteristics of a good wheelchair cushion
Epidemiology of pressure ulcers
Nutrition and pressure ulcers
Health related quality of life (HRQOL) implications for people with pressure ulcers
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure ulcers : an overview
Microclimate ; rediscovering an old concept in the aetiology of pressure ulcers
Skin care
Pressure ulcers in pediatric patients
Pressure ulcers after epidural anaesthesia
Advanced dressings in pressure ulcers
Adjunctive therpaies in pressure ulcers
Negitive pressure would therapy in the management of pressure ulcers
Surgical management of pressure ulcers
The Stop Pressure Ulcer Day and other initiatives by EPUAP
Innovation in pressure ulcers prevention and treatment.