Text Atlas of Wound Management (2^nd Ed.)

The second edition of this critically acclaimed Text Atlas of Wound Management presents new features for dermatologists and nurses who deal with the practical and clinical aspects of wound care. Expert contributors provide a hands-on approach to diagnosis and wound management, as well as a broad exposure to cutaneous wounds?both acute and chronic?to ensure complete exposure to the problems encountered and solutions offered.

This colorful guide enables readers to feel as though they are analyzing wounds alongside the experts. With high-quality color illustrations throughout, new highlights include a chapter on histopathology and a section on sourcing products.

Acute Wounds: Response to Injury. Wounds and Infection. Pressure and Neuropathy. Vascular Ulcers. Inflammatory Ulcers. Neoplasms and Ulcers. Practical Points. Other Established Procedures and Experimental Issues.

Vincent Falanga, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, USA is currently professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine; chairman of training program at Roger Williams Medical Center, Rhode Island; and training director, Boston University School of Medicine. He is also on the International Advisory Board for Smith and Nephew on Wound Bed Preparation, and a consultant for the NIH.