This practical evidence-based guide, intended for professionals who care for acute lacerations and other cutaneous wounds, was written by physicians and researchers from several medical specialties, including emergency medicine, plastic surgery, general surgery, dermatology, pediatrics, and infectious diseases. It offers a thorough and rapid review with key clinical tips highlighted throughout the text to speed the review of material. Topics covered include the biology of wound healing, wound assessment and preparation, and wound closure.

KEY FEATURES

• Concise pocket-sized, evidence-based manual on practical wound care for both the novice and experienced practitioner who cares for acute lacerations and other cutaneous wounds
• Readable in just a few hours, yet includes state-of-the-art scientific references
• More than 80 step-by-step illustrations and photographs show the latest wound closure techniques, staples, and adhesives
• More than 100 clinical tips for wound management highlighted throughout the text
• The principles of wound healing, cleaning wounds, and comparisons of different wound closure methods are reviewed
• Step-by-step instructions on cleaning, closing, and dressing wounds
• Numerous comparison charts on such topics as wound care techniques, wound closure products, and wound imaging modalities