Description:
For seasoned medical professionals, new caregivers, or anyone at all who wishes to expand their understanding beyond the basics of first response, A Caregiver's Guide to Wound Care is a thorough and simple-to-use blueprint that details safe, effective, and compassionate practices that promote the healing of wounds.
Family medicine physician and wound care specialist Dr. Jennifer Taylor doesn't just explain different types of treatments, therapies, and products used to treat and protect wounds, she carefully explains the processes through which wounds heal or otherwise worsen, so that you can make informed decisions about your or your loved one's care and also communicate better with healthcare providers. She even dispels common "home remedy" myths that do more harm than good--some you may have been using since you were a child!
Take the guesswork out of wound care once and for all, and ease the path to optimal healing!