Skin and Soft Tissue Injuries and Infections: A Practical Evidence Based Guide |
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ISBN: |
9781607950295 |
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ISBN-10: |
1607950294 |
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Copyright: |
2011 |
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Edition: |
1st |
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Editors: |
Singer,
Adam J., Hollander, Judd E.,
Blumm, Robert M.,
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Doody's Expert Review
Score: 98 |
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Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. |
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Reviewer:
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Anna Jarrett,
PhD, ACNP, FNP - BC
(University of Arkansas)
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Description
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This is an excellent resource for graduate nursing students, particularly nurse practitioner students wishing to work in urgent care and emergency departments. |
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Purpose
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The purpose is to provide a book for both junior practitioners, including students and residents, and more experienced practitioners. |
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Audience
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It is written for junior practitioners, students, and residents, as well as for more experienced practitioners. |
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Features
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The book covers a wide variety of topics, beginning with the epidemiology of wounds, the pathophysiology of wounds, and wound healing. The premier topic is wound anesthesia, with great illustrations of nerve blocks. A concise table compares topical, local, and nerve block anesthesia. |
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Assessment
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This is a great quick, concise review of wound management. It is a must for emergency departments, wound centers, acute care nurse practitioner students, and primary care clinics. |
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