Description
Pressure Area Care is an essential skill for nurses in every area of clinical practice. This beginner's guide assumes no prior knowledge and explores the causes of pressure ulcers, the practical skills needed to avoid them developing, and the clinical skills needed to manage them effectively when they do occur.
About the Author
Karen Ousey is a lecturer at the School of Nursing at the University of Salford and a qualified orthopaedic practitioner.
Book Information
ISBN 9781405112253
Author Karen Ousey
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 336g
Dimensions(mm) 185mm * 126mm * 14mm
Pressure Area Care will enable students and staff to provide effective management and care of pressure areas. It incorporates national guidelines to promote evidence based care, examines the optimal choice of pressure relieving devices and dressings, and explores the role of the nurse in planning, documenting and supervising care.
About the Author
Karen Ousey is a lecturer at the School of Nursing at the University of Salford and a qualified orthopaedic practitioner.
Book Information
ISBN 9781405112253
Author Karen Ousey
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 336g
Dimensions(mm) 185mm * 126mm * 14mm
