Essential Elements of Wound Diagnosis

5 Star Review in Doodys!<b>A quick-reference highly visual guide to diagnosing and treating wounds </b><br/><br/>What is the wound etiology? What factors are impeding wound healing? What interventions will facilitate optimal healing? Those are three questions every clinician must answer when caring for a patient with a wound. <i>Essential Elements of Wound Diagnosis</i> provides the facts needed to quickly and accurately diagnose wounds and plan both medical and wound management. The information is presented in a highly visual way: each diagnosis features close-up wound images and a succinct discussion of the pathophysiology clinical presentation medical management and wound management.<br/><br/>This unique guide serves as a self-assessment tool to help practicing clinicians learn perfect and assess clinical diagnostic skills. Perfect for studying for exams/boards or treating patients in any clinical setting <i>Essential Elements of Wound Diagnosis</i> provides key information in concise bulleted text so answers to clinical problems can be located quickly and easily.<br/><br/>Features essential information on the evaluation and treatment of:<br/><ul><li>Ischemic wounds</li><li>Venous wounds</li><li>Pressure injuries/ulcers</li><li>Diabetic foot ulcers</li><li>Burns</li><li>Immune-mediated tissue injuries</li><li>Infected wounds</li><li>Malignant wounds</li><li>Miscellaneous wounds</li></ul>An appendix lists wounds most commonly encountered based on anatomical location to further assist in making a timely diagnosis.<br/>