We have decades of experience in wound management. Our leading care and expertise are recognised across Australia. Our Wound Care Manual is a textbook offering the world's best practice in the assessment, treatment and management of wounds, developed and written by internationally renowned, Keryln Carville RN, PhD, STN (Cred).
The Wound Care Manual promotes a collaborative approach to the assessment and management of people with wounds and provides 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, cancerous wounds, draining wounds, peristomal wounds and pressure injuries
- technical advice on drains and percutaneous tubes, bandages and surgical stockings
- Wound cleansing agents and all types of dressings.
The manual also includes a current index of Australian manufacturers and their products.
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The Author, Keryln Carville RN, STN(Cred), PhD, FWA
Keryln has an expansive clinical practice in wound and ostomy care and has a commitment to research and education within these domains.
She was awarded Life Membership of the Silver Chain Foundation in 2007,made a Fellow of Wounds Australia in 2006, awarded Life Membership of the Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses in 2015 and a Life Achievement Award from the World Union of Wound Healing Societies in2022.
The Wound Care Manual is a comprehensive and practical reference for nurses, doctors and allied health professionals working in the hospital, long stay and community settings.
The Wound Care Manual promotes a collaborative and evidence based approach to the care of those at risk of wounding or with wounds, and provides information on:
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
- Factors Affecting Wound Healing
- Skin Assessment
Specific Advice on:
- Burns, Skin Tears
- Leg Ulcers
- Neuropathic Feet
- Malignant Wounds
- Draining Wounds
- Peristomal Wounds
- Pressure Injuries
- Moisture Associated Skin Damage.
Technical Advice on:
- Drains and Percutaneous Tubes
- Wound Cleansing Agents.
A Comprehensive List of Contemporary DressingsCompression Bandages, Hosiery, Wraps and a Current Index of Australian Manufacturers