Science of wound healing and dressing materials / Vibhakar Vachhrajani, Payal Khakhkhar.
Vachhrajani, Vibhakar.; Khakhkhar, Payal.
2020
RD94
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Title Science of wound healing and dressing materials / Vibhakar Vachhrajani, Payal Khakhkhar.
Author Vachhrajani, Vibhakar.
ISBN 9789813292369 (electronic book)
9813292369 (electronic book)
9789813292352
9813292350
Publication Details [S.l.] : Springer, 2020.
Language English
Description 1 online resource
Call Number RD94
Dewey Decimal Classification 617.1
Summary This book outlines, from a surgeon's standpoint, how physicians and mid-level providers working at wound care centres can expeditiously and effectively manage wounds. It comprehensively addresses the concept of wound healing, from the healing process to debridement concepts, and various antiseptics and local antibiotics used in dressing materials to facilitate healing. The book also discusses the latest inventions and treatment options that have revolutionized wound healing, such as: oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, electric therapy and ultrasonic wound therapy. In closing, it examines the latest regenerative therapies based on stem cell therapy, cellular therapy and gene therapy. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for medical students and physicians dealing with wound management, as well as a reference guide for nurses in primary and tertiary wound care settings.
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Added Author Khakhkhar, Payal.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Pathophysiology of wound healing
Chapter 3. Debridement
Chapter 4. Antiseptics and local antibiotics. Chapter 5. Absorbent dressings (simple gauze and others). Chapter 6. Moisturizing dressings
Chapter 7. Other types of dressings
Chapter 8. Other modalities of treatment
Chapter 9. Growth factors and hormones
Chapter 10. Regenerative therapy
Chapter 11. Offloading, footwear and immobilization
Chapter 12. Management of hypertrophic scar
Chapter 13. Different types of wounds.

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