Wound Management, Principles and Practices

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Reviewers
SECTION I: Basic Science
	1 Integumentary Anatomy
		Introduction
		Epidermis
		Dermis
		Subcutaneous Tissue
		Deeper Tissues
		Depth of Tissue Involvement
	2 Wound Healing
		Introduction
		Phases of Wound Healing
		Types of Wound Closures
		Abnormal Wound Healing
	3 Factors Affecting Wound Healing
		Introduction
		Wound Characteristics
		Local Factors
		Systemic Factors
		Inappropriate Wound Management
SECTION II: Wound Examination and Interventions
	4 Examination of Patients with Open Wounds
		Introduction
		Examination
		Clinical Decision Making
	5 Debridement
		Introduction
		Role of Debridement in Wound Management
		Methods of Debridement
		Debridement as a Collaborative Effort
	6 Management of Infection
		Introduction
		Defining Infection
		Diagnosing Wound Infection
		Managing Wound Infections
		Preventing Infections
	7 Dressing Selection and Bandaging
		Introduction
		Moist Wound Healing
		The Continuum of Wound Dressings
		Skin and Periwound Care
		The Future of Wound Management
		Clinical Decision Making
		Bandaging Procedure
	8 Electrotherapeutic Modalities, Physical Agents, and Mechanical Modalities
		Introduction
		Modalities and Physical Agents to Enhance Wound Healing
		Clinical Decision Making
	9 Holistic Management of Patients with Wounds
		Introduction
		Nutrition and Wound Healing
		Patient Adherence
		Interdisciplinary Wound Management
SECTION III: Wound Types
	10 Arterial Insufficiency Ulcers
		Introduction
		Arterial System Overview
		Etiology of Arterial Insufficiency and Arterial Insufficiency–Related Tissue Damage
		Risk Factors Contributing to Arterial Ulceration
		Physical Therapy Tests and Measures for Arterial Insufficiency
		Classification and Characteristics of Arterial Ulcers
		Prognosis for Arterial Insufficiency Ulcer Healing
		Physical Therapy Interventions
		Medical and Surgical Interventions
	11 Venous Insufficiency Ulcers
		Introduction
		Venous System Overview
		Etiology of Venous Insufficiency and Venous Insufficiency–Related Tissue Damage
		Risk Factors Contributing to Venous Ulceration
		Physical Therapy Tests and Measures for Venous Insufficiency
		Classification and Characteristics of Venous Ulcers
		Prognosis for Venous Insufficiency Ulcer Healing
		Physical Therapy Interventions
		Medical and Surgical Interventions
	12 Pressure Ulcers
		Introduction
		Etiology of Pressure Ulcers
		Risk Factors Contributing to Pressure Ulcers
		Prevention of Pressure Ulcers
		Classification and Characteristics of Pressure Ulcers
		Pressure Ulcer Assessment Instruments and Wound Healing Prognosis
		Physical Therapy Interventions
		Medical and Surgical Interventions
	13 Neuropathic Ulcers
		Introduction
		Etiology of Neuropathic Ulcers
		Risk Factors Contributing to Neuropathic Ulceration and Delayed Wound Healing
		Physical Therapy Tests and Measures for Neuropathic Ulcers
		Classification and Characteristics of Neuropathic Ulcers
		Prognosis for Neuropathic Ulcer Healing
		Physical Therapy Interventions
		Medical and Surgical Interventions
	14 Burns
		Introduction
		Etiology of Burn Injuries
		Classification and Characteristics of Burn Injuries
		Pathophysiology of Burn Injuries
		Physical Therapy Interventions
		Medical and Surgical Interventions
	15 Lymphedema
		Introduction
		Lymphatic System Overview
		Etiology of Lymphedema and Lymphedema-Related Tissue Damage
		Risk Factors Contributing to Lymphedema and Lymphatic Insufficiency
		Physical Therapy Tests and Measures for Lymphedema
		Classification and Characteristics of Lymphedema
		Prognosis for Lymphedema and Lymphedema-Related Skin Damage
		Physical Therapy Interventions
		Medical and Surgical Interventions
	16 Miscellaneous Wounds
		Introduction
		Abrasions
		Skin Tears
		Surgical Wounds
		Other Types of Traumatic Wounds
		Bite Wounds
		Radiation Fibrosis and Radiation Burns
		Pyoderma Gangrenosum
	17 Basic Dermatology: Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, MLT, FACCWS
		Introduction
		Threats to Skin Integrity and the Aging Process
		Basic Dermatology
		Common Deratological Conditions Encountered by Physical Therapists
APPENDICES
	Appendix A: Glossary
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	Appendix B: Case Studies
	Appendix C: Answers to Checkpoint and Chapter Review Questions
	Appendix D: Wound Care Billing and Coding
	Appendix E: Total Contact Casting Procedure and Patient Instructions
	Appendix F: Internet Wound Care Resources
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