This book offers healthcare professionals practically everything they need to know about
treating chronic wounds. It focuses on what is really important in practice giving up-to-date
clinical evidence for each case. Numerous colour photos and illustrations show representative
cases from daily clinical practice and ensure optimum clarity. The well-known publishers and
authors from Initiative Chronic Wounds (ICW) share their expert knowledge and show the reader
what to look out for. Included in the contents: - The basics and pathophysiology of
wound-healing - Wounds in diabetes CVI PAOD pressure sores burns etc. - Factors which
inhibit wound-healing - Factors which support wound-healing - Pain therapy - Prophylactic
measures and relapse prevention - Living with the wound - Management and documentation of
wounds
