Pressure area care

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 wh...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Ousey, Karen (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford, UK ; Malden, MA : Blackwell c2005.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009856502906719
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Sumario: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.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
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (280 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781280197161
9786610197163
9781405143578