CHAPTER 19 Skin substitutes and extracellular matrix scaffolds Susie Seaman Objectives 1. Differentiate between cellular and acellular products for chronic wound care. 2. Define autologous, allogeneic, xenographic, biosynthetic, and synthetic…
CHAPTER 36 Skin care needs of the pediatric and neonatal patient Objectives 1. Define the terms infancy, neonate, premature, and micropreemie. 2. Identify skin, risk, and pain assessment tools designed…
CHAPTER 18 Topical management Bonnie Sue Rolstad, Ruth A. Bryant, Denise P. Nix Objectives 1. Identify three principles of wound management. 2. Describe the characteristics of a physiologic wound environment….
CHAPTER 34 Surgical wounds and incision care JoAnne D. Whitney Objectives 1. Discuss current issues related to surgical wound infection and recommendations made by national collaboratives or evidence-based guidelines to…
CHAPTER 33 Reconstructive surgery Joyce M. Black, Steven B. Black Objectives 1. List three factors considered in surgical decision making. 2. Discuss four methods of wound closure. 3. Identify urgent…
CHAPTER 24 Ultraviolet light and ultrasound Renee Cordrey Objectives 1. List at least one indication each for ultraviolet-C, high-frequency ultrasound, and low-frequency ultrasound use. 2. List at least two contraindications…
CHAPTER 10 Lower extremity assessment JoAnn Ermer-Seltun Objectives 1. Identify critical assessment parameters of the lower extremity physical assessment. 2. For each indicator used to assess perfusion, describe the techniques…
CHAPTER 23 Electrical stimulation Rita A. Frantz Objectives 1. Explain the physiologic effects of electrical stimulation. 2. List at least two indications for electrical stimulation. 3. List at least two…
CHAPTER 35 Skin care needs of the obese patient Susan Gallagher Camden Objectives 1. Define obesity. 2. Describe necessary accommodations in the physical environment for the obese patient. 3. Identify…
