The Wound Care Manual 8th edition promotes a collaborative approach to the assessment and management of people with wounds.
Developed and written by Silverchain Professor, Keryln Carville RN, PhD, STN (Cred), this text offers the world’s best practice methods to assess, treat and manage wounds. It is a comprehensive resource designed for nurses, doctors and allied health professionals working in acute, chronic and community care.
The Wound Care Manual 8th edition provides comprehensive information on:
- Anatomy and physiology of the skin.
- Factors affecting wound healing.
- General wound assessment and management.
- Specific advice on the management of burns, skin tears, leg ulcers, neuropathic feet, malignant wounds, draining wounds, peristomal wounds and pressure injuries.
- Technical advice on drains and percutaneous tubes, bandages and compression therapy modalities.
- Wound cleansing agents and all types of dressings.
It also includes a current index of Australian manufacturers and their wound care products.
The Wound Care Manual 8th edition is now available*, click here to place your order. 
*For orders from outside of Australia, please send an email directly to Ivan Wright from our distributor at WINC for dispatch and postage payment services: ivan.wright@winc.com.au
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