Understanding Wounds

A Nurse's Guide

Dr Sandra Withers

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Dr. Sandra Withers
25 September 2025

Nursing

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Understanding Wounds: A Nurse's Guide by Dr. Sandra Withers is a comprehensive, evidence-based resource for nurses, students, and healthcare professionals seeking confidence in wound care management. Drawing on over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, Dr. Withers simplifies complex wound care principles into clear, practical guidance designed for real-world application particularly in home health and clinical settings where nurses often work independently.

Inside, you'll find:

In-depth coverage of wound types, including pressure injuries, arterial ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical wounds. Step-by-step wound assessment techniques, including measurement, staging, documentation, and recognition of tunneling, undermining, and rolled wound edges. Evidence-based interventions aligned with WOCN guidelines, covering dressings, debridement, negative pressure wound therapy (VAC), and advanced therapies. Case studies and documentation templates that translate clinical theory into practice. Clear explanations of healing phases and strategies for managing non-healing wounds. Future-focused insights into emerging wound care practices.

This guide is written in a straightforward, accessible style with visual aids, clinical tips, and caregiver insights, making it equally useful for bedside clinicians, nursing students, and family caregivers. Whether you are seeking to improve patient outcomes, prevent complications, or refine your clinical judgment, this book is an indispensable reference for safe, effective, and compassionate wound care.

Empower your nursing practice equip yourself with the tools to recognize, assess, and treat wounds with confidence and precision.

By: Dr Sandra Withers
Imprint: Dr. Sandra Withers
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN: 9798349582929
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 25 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active