Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, MAPWCA, FAANDiane K. Langemo, PhD, RN, FAAN Objectives After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to: state the reasons for performing a wound…

Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, MAPWCA, FAANKevin Y. Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA, IIWCC-CANR. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, MEd, FRCPC (Med Derm), MACP, FAAD, MAPWCA Objectives After completing this…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

  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…

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,…

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…