Product Guide to Skin & Wound Care

The Product Guide to Skin and Wound Care, 8th Edition, is a comprehensive resource for wound care practitioners, offering 294 product listings in alphabetical order with detailed information on sizes, action, indications, contraindications, application, and removal. It includes new products, enhanced manufacturer photos, and an Alphabetical Wound Care Product Guide. The guide provides reimbursement codes and product references to support practice advancement and stay at the forefront of the field. Author Cathy Thomas Hess, RN, BSN, CWCN, has over 30 years of wound care experience and is a respected expert in the field.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 504 pages
\n Publication date: 21 December 2019
\n Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
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The Product Guide to Skin and Wound Care, 8th Edition, is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking the best skin and wound care products to support their patients' skin health and wound healing. With an extensive list of 294 products organized alphabetically, this comprehensive guide provides detailed information on each product, including sizes, actions, indications, contraindications, application, and removal.

Understanding the purpose and use of skin and wound care products is crucial for making informed choices and ensuring proper usage and documentation. The guide offers valuable insights into the many skin and wound care products available, including collagens, hydrocolloids, antifungals, and antimicrobials, as well as liquid skin protectants, moisture barriers, and other skin care products.

In addition to product information, the guide includes concise reviews of these products, providing an overview of their characteristics, functions, and uses. Enhanced, full-color manufacturer photos of each product further enhance the user experience, allowing practitioners to visualize the products before making a purchase.

Furthermore, the guide offers an Alphabetical Wound Care Product Guide that illustrates product information detailing action, indications, contraindications, application, and removal. It also includes reimbursement codes for products provided by manufacturers, as well as many product references supporting the use of these products.

Wound care product categories are extensively covered, including alginates, antimicrobials, cellular and tissue-based products, collagens, composites, contact layers, drugs, foams, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, negative pressure wound therapy, specialty absorptives, surgical dressings, transparent films, wound fillers, and other devices and products.

The guide also provides a comprehensive listing of additional products, such as abdominal dressings, bandages, catheters, compression garments, dressings, gloves, hosiery, implants, ointments, pads, powders, sprays, and wraps. This extensive range of products ensures that healthcare professionals can find the most suitable solutions for their patients' specific needs.

By utilizing the Product Guide to Skin and Wound Care, 8th Edition, healthcare professionals can confidently choose the best skin and wound care products to support their patients' skin health and wound healing. With its comprehensive information, enhanced features, and extensive product listing, this guide is a valuable tool for practitioners across all practice settings.

\n Weight: 680g\n
Dimension: 153 x 231 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781496388094\n
Edition number: 8 ed\n