Pressure Ulcers in Neonatal and Pediatric Populations
FIGURE 22-1. Stage II pressure ulcer on an infant’s occiput due to immobility. FIGURE 22-2. Unstageable pressure ulcer on an infant’s occiput due to immobility. Practice Point The occiput is…
Nutrition and Wound Care
Becky Dorner, RDN, LD, FAND We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of David R. Thomas, MD for his work on previous editions of this chapter. Objectives After completing this chapter, you’ll…
Tube, Drain, and Fistula Management
Paula Erwin Toth, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CNS Objectives After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to: describe different types of tubes and drains state the etiology of fistulae discuss management…
Palliative Wound Care
Practice Point End-of-life wound care focuses on: pain management odor control management of exudates bleeding control self-image dignity quality of life Patient and Wound Assessment It is essential to perform…
Surgical Reconstruction of Wounds
Jonathan S. Black, MD Objectives After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to: explain the intrinsic and extrinsic causes of surgical wounds that have failed to heal describe the reconstructive…
Sickle Cell Ulcers
Practice Point Lower extremity ulcers in young black patients, especially males, could be due to undiagnosed sickle cell disease. Ulcer Pathogenesis The abnormal hemoglobin molecule in the red blood cell…
Reimbursement Regulations Impacting Wound Care
Marcia Nusgart, RPhKaren Ravitz, Esq We’d like to thank Courtney Lyder, ND, GNP, FAAN, and Denise Richardson, EdD, for their contributions to the previous editions. Objectives After completing this chapter,…
Legal Aspects of Wound Care
Gregory Brown, RN, ET Objectives After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to: explain the major litigation players and their roles in a lawsuit define the four elements of a…
Quality of Life and Chronic Wound Care
Elizabeth Van Den Kerkhof, RN, DrPHCarolina Jimenez We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of Mona Baharestani, PhD, ANP, CWON, CWS, for her work on previous editions of this chapter. Objectives After…
