Injuries Books

This is an excellent book to read before surgery and to look at during recovery!! WONDERFUL!

I agree, every orthopaedic patient should leave the hospital with this book! My only wish is that I'd had it sooner after discharge. Helps with topics other titles just don't cover, like flying while disabled, etc.

Much of the book is dedicated to getting around on crutches. Under "Fitting of Crutches" Pryor states "All too frequently crutches are fitted improperly - generally too long - even by trained personnel." This is exactly what happened to me. I was nearly falling off the crutches every "swing-through" step. I fitted the crutches per instructions. By the next day I had the swing-through step down. By the next week I was successfully practising "non-weight bearing" stair climbing. This made a huge difference to me as my bedroom is on the second floor and the kitchen and living room are on the bottom floor. The detail of the book is wonderful for doing things the first (few) times. Keep re-reading. All that detail makes perfect sense when you are learning. Some of the hints are counter-intuitive and this saves you the trouble of doing it wrong or getting discouraged and giving up. I really wish the hospital had given me this book.

This book actually delivers on what it promises: extremely practical and helpful advice for post surgery or injury. Things you never even think of are presented in a clear and well thought out manner. Do yourself a favor and get it BEFORE you go to the hospital.

I've bought this and other books regarding knee rehab etc. and found this one is great if you want to find out how to maximise the use of critches after your surgery. There is very little information on what you need to do for rehab.

If your looking for a book to help you get about on crutches after surgery, it covers every thing from climbing stairs to driving!, try this one.

Joe Henderson & Joe Ellis do a fine job of covering just about every running injury humanly possible. Strengthening, stretching, proper technique, cautions, encouragement, this book includes it all. As a gravity-challenged strider, I personally consider this a valuable resource, and recommend it to anyone who walks, hikes, or runs.

If you run fewer than 30 miles a week, have never uttered the words "my coach" or "my physiotherapist," have never won more than a goodie bag at a 10k... in short, if you are a committed, non-elite, non-professional runner, this book is a must.

This is not to say that professionals won't benefit - they will. But for those of us who don't receive regular training-level medical attention, the great value of this book lies in its ability to clearly distinguish nagging pains that you can often home-treat from those that - even from the first twinge - signal something more serious. Add it to your running library.

If you are a runner for nontrivial amount of time, you are very likely to experience some sort of injury already. I did. And I hope I could have bought and read this book before I started running.

The book covers many common forms of injuries experienced by runners, and gives several treatments you can practice in home. Even if you do see a doctor later, the book is an excellent introduction to what happens to your injury so you can coordinate with your doctor in a more helpful way.

The book is written in a very plain and easy to follow way which is a big plus for non-medical background person like me.

I recommend this book to any runner. If you just start running or plan to run, buy and read this book. You won't regret it and could avoid many possible painful results.

I find that this book has been very helpful in my running and triathlon training. The first few chapters are very good, replete with some basic theory about running and remaining injury free.
The second third of the book is very informative regarding injuries and their treatment.
The last part of the book has great stretching exercises, and good information about how to stay injury free.
My only criticism of the book is based on a comment that my physical therapist had. I've recently had big problems with sprained ankles in both feet and receive physical therapy from a PT specializing in runners. I discussed the book and the chapter on ankles with her and she mentioned that the chapter only describes the author's success and that for every successful treatment outcome, there are lots of not-so-total successes. It would be helpful to understand both.
But overall, a worthy book to buy and read and re-read as the need arises.

Not only did this book manage to supply the info I needed in enough detail to be meaningful, particularly with the case studies, it was actually an entertaining page-turner. The author had such a human voice and managed to entirely avoid the tone of smarmy condescension that seems to be rampant in books of this sort. I was particularly won over by his willingness to even poke fun at himself as a case study. I certainly came away with a new respect for the field of podiatry in sports medicine.

this book is very good, for anyone doing musculoskeletal health, or related. covers everythin under the sun, well recommended

Anyone working in sports medicine should have this reference guide in their library. It's an outstanding resource that will help in diagnosing an injury.

Awesome book !!! I'm a P.T. and Athletic Trainer getting
back into sports medicine and this book is a "must" for
your library. It's well organized and covers such a variety
of subject matter regarding injuries,rehabilitation, specific
medical injuries, and even aspects on the use of supplements
by athletes. It also contains functional anatomical references
that aid in the evaluation and differential diagnosis of
the injury. Great Book !!!

This is an astounding book. When was the last time you saw a 900+ page hard cover book packed with useful photographs and excellent line drawings...The practical advice in this book is unparalleled. No wonder it is an international best-seller. It arrived quickly and well packed from Amazon. Keep up the good work and thanks!

The second edition (2001) of this work is indeed an outstanding resource. My daily work includes imaging of sports and musculoskeletal injuries. I find this book frequently useful to supplement deficiencies in my knowledge and experience, and a most useful companion to the second edition (2001) of "Musculoskeletal Ultrasound" by Marnix van Holsbeeck and Joseph Introcaso.

Highly recommended as a workbench resource to those interested in imaging of sports injuries.

"Coping with Physical Loss and Disability" by Rick Ritter, MSW, is a jarring book at 92 pages. When I first got it, I thought it would be a regular self-help book, and I admit I was skeptical. But I opened it and it turned out to be a workbook.

There are six sections of the book, going from what your original loss was to how you could ask for and get help for it. In fact, I really had to consider that particular question. "Describe your loss in detail" was another. That was one of those where I had to write my feelings, and like many with disabilities I've told the story so many times, I figured I'd gotten it to a science. It was a blah story with which I started out, therefore; one I'd told a million times.

Then, something happened inside of me. I got angry. I don't do that too much; usually I'm at most irritated and that's that. Life is irritating to me these days for various personal reasons, so that was what the answer was like till that particular switch in my head went off. All of a sudden, there was a real answer. I actually started yelling "What? You want to know about the stupid primary care physician who said one leg was shorter than the other, when it turned out I had a blood clot in it? You want to know about my parents? What...?"

In the end, the question tore something out of me that I hadn't expected at all.

If you read this book, be prepared to do it slowly. At the end, you'll find a section of resources that is very intense. The author even stuck in movies that deal with disability! The book itself will take you to places inside that you didn't know existed, like that bit of anger -- believe me, I had more than one of those. I cried, I threw things, I felt sorry for myself, I sat for long periods of time thinking hard about questions my mind refused to answer but that on the other hand it wanted to. That test of my own will-power hurt a lot sometimes. But believe me when I say, it's very much worth it.

"Coping with Physical Loss and Disability: A Workbook" - Rick Ritter, MSW; LovingHealing Press 2006.

As we prepared for our oldest daughter's amputaion, I searched for something to help guide us along as a family. This work book is wonderful. Although my daughter was emotionally ready for her loss, Rick Ritter was able to better address some of what we may have missed prior to her surgery. I strongly recomend this book for anyone dealing with physical loss them selves or that of a loved one. Joi Warburton, Las Vegas, NV

After reading the other reviews I purchased this book. I have a degenerative muscle disease for which there is no treatment. Although I have coped fairly well up to this point, I was finding myself more and more isolated. As I answered the questions, I felt it would be better if I were going through this process with a professional. I answered as fully as I was able, but there doesn't seem to be any suggestions as to what to do with this information. The book suggests that you share your answers with three people. In my case that wasn't possible.I can see that it would be useful in conjunction with therapy. Without that professional input, the book left me hanging.

Rick Ritter has written a superb self-help workbook that will benefit readers who have suffered a physical loss or disability. Ritter has included 50 questions to be answered by the reader. He recommends these answers be shared with at least three other people. In responding to these questions, the reader is able to reflect on his or her disability or physical loss. The book engages the reader in discovering ways to deal with their physical loss. To those readers who have experienced such a loss, the workbook will provide a sense of empowerment to those still in grief or depression.

Ritter himself has experienced his own disability. As a social worker(MSW), he has had the opportunity to work with 100 people who have suffered a physical loss or disability. His workbook provides a roadmap for readers to follow to reach attainable goals.

Also included are interesting short stories of people he has worked with ranging from amputation, breast cancer, muscular dystrophy, AIDS, Multiple Sclerosis, and quadriplegia. He recounts how these people were able to cope with their loss.

Having a disability or having suffered a physical loss doesn't necessarily lead to unhappiness. How one responds to that loss is what really matters. Rick also uses spirituality, support systems, and holistic methods as an approach to coping with the loss. Resiliency is crucial in facing any loss or disability.

As a mother of a son with cerebral palsy, I can see how this workbook could be very useful. He is now a happy young man working as an attorney. His disability didn't stop him from being productive. Also, having battled my own muscle disease along with rheumatoid arthritis, I found it helpful. As the daughter of a mother transfused with HIV contaminated blood, I can see how this workbook could have benefited her.

The resources included at the end of his book are certainly a bonus. He has listed helpful organizations, suggested reading, and films relating to physical loss and disability.

Rick Ritter has given his readers a wonderful gift. "Coping with Physical Loss and Disability" is an empowering book that will benefit many readers. I highly recommend this workbook. Thank you, Rick for caring. Your workbook will be appreciated by many people.

Nancy A. Draper (Author) A Burden of Silence: My Mother's Battle with AIDS

Reviewed by Christina Gonzalez, LMHC for Reader Views (5/06)

The author starts this very unique workbook with a compelling quote from Christopher Reeve, "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable". This book is a way to help those who have found their dreams become impossible, find new ways to restructure their life, their ways of thinking and their ways of being in order to find ways to help their dreams become inevitable.

This book is oriented towards those who have experienced some type of a physical loss, whether from a disability, accident or including serious, chronic illnesses and pain. His examples range from people who have suffered knee injuries to quadriplegics, to individuals who have undergone a mastectomy from breast cancer to debilitating illnesses like muscular dystrophy. I would see value for individuals with ANY chronic health condition benefiting enormously from this book.

The author suggests that individuals who use this book consult with at least three people in their lives with whom they can share the results of the exercises which is very wise. The author takes the reader through a series of written exercises and anecdotes through six main chapters: Past and Future, Self Care and Support, Dealing with Loss: Feelings and Beliefs, Understanding Disability, Transforming Circumstance, and The Ongoing Process of Loss and Recovery. Each of these remain only questions and words on paper until the reader takes these questions and looks into their lives and then shares them with another.

As a therapist I will be recommending this book to my clients who are struggling with any chronic health issues. I would love to use this workbook with my clients in their therapy as well as suggest they share the information obtained about themselves with others in their lives. The author includes some excellent exercises to help the reader determine what people in their lives might be supportive to this process of recovery from physical loss and/or any chronic health condition.

The appendices include some excellent resources regarding therapeutic techniques and alternatives, suggested reading for coping with loss and disability, films on issues related to physical loss and disability, guidelines for watching films, and a listing of organizations and other resources that can help individuals coping with loss and disability.

As the mother of a child with Cerebral Palsy and as a psychotherapist myself, I found this book to be highly valuable for people dealing with any type of physical loss. As I mentioned above, just buying the book will not do anything. Filling out the exercises will help, but will not make a huge change. Filling out the exercise, following the author on the journey that he is leading the reader on and sharing with those close to the reader will make a great deal of difference. Some of the exercises I found helpful for those suffering from debilitating mental or emotional illnesses and even less acute health conditions such as asthma or others. This book is highly recommended to any individual who has suffered a physical loss and is still struggling to find their dreams. It would make a great gift from a supportive loved one who is also willing to make a stand to be there with the reader as they go through these exercises, and it would make an excellent aid to an individual who is currently seeing a therapist. I would not recommend this to someone who just wants to do the exercises randomly, haphazardly or in order to just keep their answers to themselves and not share them with another.

This was the first phantom stallion book
that I read. I liked it alot.
Callie sort of reminded me of my friend.
she'd never dress like Callie but she is
a little eccentric (I think that's the word.)
like Callie.

One of my favorite of the series, very heart-warming! Took me a while to read but every chapter was mysterious and exciting. You can almost see the characters as you read the story. My second-favorite so far. I strongly recommend this book for horse-lovers!

I have read the first thirteen of the Phantom Stallion series, and Desert Dancer is one of my favorites. Like all the Phantom Stallion books, a lot of different story lines are presented throughout the book. You get to know not only the human characters, but also the horses, each of which have their own personality as well. I highly recommend the Phantom Stallion series for any horse lover!

Ah, great book, like always. I thought Callie was sooo cool. And the horse on the cover of the book reminds me of my horsie

This is the best book out of the Phantom Stallion so far! I love this book because its about Queen, my favorite fictional horse of all times! I also liked Callie a lot to, probably because she's out there, which reminds me of myself a little.

I think its cool how Sam helped out. I also think its good taht she sees that others may have a bond like with her and the Phantom. Its nice to see someone else in the series who believes in special bonds between horse and rider other then Sam or Jake.

And I can't to see what happens with Sam and the Phantom. I know there's going o be 16 books in the series. So don't start crying yet! We're only halfway done with the series.

Purchased recently to help my work in an Emergency clinic. The book is an excellent collection of conditions commonly encountered in a busy ER clinic set up.Very comprehensive, informative.
Each condition is described very professionally from description of the condition-diagnosis-prognosis-treatment including the description for many procedures used in the treatment.Doses of medications is very informative.

Repetitions are to be avoided; example-the procedure for "gastric lavage" is repeatedly described in detail under all conditions that possibly require a gastric lavage.Instead of this the general procedure for gastric lavage could have been described at one place and reference to that page can be given on all conditions requiring a gastric lavage.This can save a lot of pages of print.

A few demonstrations of how to calculate a CRI would be very helpful.
Inclusion of color pictures illustrations can save a lot of space in describing the procedures.

Inclusion of common toxins and antidote is helpful.

This is a great book for reference for my classes, and would be really helpful in an emergency clinics.

I have worn out the first edition, which is just under 300 pages. This book is about twice the size but has more than 2X the info because the type is smaller. This is the book I often use daily to get me through poisonings, trauma and more. Each problem has the treatment completely listed, you do NOT have to page back and forth to find drugs, procedures, etc. Buy it, I'm glad I did!

Great book for an emergency practice or just to review the occasional emergency problem. Definitely worth buying. Also, worth updating from the first edition.

I have purchased several reference texts on emergency medicine over the years - this is by far the best - well organized and (quickly)readable.

Head Cases is an entertaining and eye-opening account of brain injuries. Michael Paul Mason provides the horrific truths of treatment and care of traumatic brain injuries through insightful stories and brief lessons in neuroscience. Mason's simple, conversational style allows the reader to follow along in his work as a brain injury case manager jumping from city to city. Head Cases presents the grim reality of traumatic brain injury and does a great job of highlighting the fact that sufficient treatment options are almost nonexistent. Unlike many scientific accounts that are difficult to follow, Head Cases is written using conversational language that makes each story intriguing and makes it a difficult book to put down. With each story comes horrifying thoughts of just how delicate the human brain is and how easily just "a tap on the head" can affect any of us.

Head Cases introduces the reader to Michael Paul Mason, a brain injury case manager, and the stories of some of his clients. As a case manager, one of only dozens in his profession, Mason aids patients struggling with life after a brain injury when hospital resources and insurance have been depleted. He reveals that while ninety thousand victims require extended stay in a rehabilitation clinic, only a few thousand openings are available. Constantly traveling to new cases across the United States, Mason revisits cases through short stories of some of his most interesting experiences with traumatic brain injury, which include a woman who no longer has a memory and a man who can no longer cry. The reader enters into Mason's life at home (or lack their of) and how it has been affected by his work. His stories convey the hardships and frustrations of trying to live a normal life after a traumatic brain injury.

Style
Head Cases is presented in documentary like fashion. The reader is provided with the background of Mason's life and work, the life and stories of victims and their families, and the life of brain injury care takers. The book reads just as you may expect to see on the Discovery Channel. Mason presents the hard facts about insufficient health care for patients, how he finds and helps victims, the stories of the victims, and finally a short explanation of how the brain is being affected. However, Mason's plain diction and informal style make the book pleasant for anyone to read. The reader feels like he is tagging along as Mason travels from case to case.

The Stories of Injury
I was fascinated by each of the stories of traumatic brain injury and its aftermath. Each near death experience puts the reader on the edge of his seat, and leaves him fascinated by the aftermath. Mason does an excellent job of introducing the reader to the lives of the victims as they are now, then piecing together their life-changing, catastrophic events. Mason describes working with victims like Cheyenne Emerick. After being introduced to Cheyenne's new lifestyle of coping with seizures and poverty caused by his brain injury, the reader is taken back to the day when he endured his terrible snowboarding accident.

Life After Injury
In addition to the stories of brain injury, Mason provides accounts of life in rehabilitation clinics. I was interested to learn about the lives of the caretakers and the steps taken to ensure a patient's well being. Mason describes how arriving in a clinic puts the patient in "a completely different world without realizing it." Any "externality" can be a catalyst for unpredictable behavior to a brain injury victim. I was fascinated by the unorthodox mechanisms discovered, often through trial and error, to help a patient feel comfortable (for one patient, wearing raingear indoors).

Mechanisms of the Occurrences
I enjoyed Mason's brief explanations of what affects the aftermath had on the brain as well as his quick neuroanatomy lessons. In each case, Mason describes what part of the brain was affected, how it was affected, and how it in turn affected the body. The lessons are concise and informative to the reader without being overly scientific.

Quotes
"The severely brain injured are not getting the treatment they need - they're getting mistreated through neglect, misplacement, and isolation."

"... we both know that brain injuries cannot be managed any more than a thunderstorm can be managed. They can be endured, accepted, and integrated, but not managed."

"I will tell them the real scenario, the one that nobody else has explained to them, and I will sit and watch as their smiles collapse and their eyes lift to the ceiling and turn red."

Conclusion
Mason provides his experiences of witnessing the impacts brain injuries bring to the lives of their victims. His simple, documentary-like style makes Head Cases an enthralling and informative insight to brain injury. Mason provides interesting stories of cases, coping with the aftermath, and insight as to how the brain works. I highly recommend Head Cases for anyone seeking information about brain injury or just looking for an entertaining book. Sit back and let Michael Paul Mason regale you with his experiences, and you will be amazed by the delicacy and wonders of the human brain.

This book provokes thought and inspires compassion. Mason presents and courts the "big questions" of what, if anything, we are without our "minds" and "brains," but (mercifully) the book does not appear to be aligned with a particular viewpoint. The book is beautifully written and brings to life each of the injured persons, before and after. With luck, this work will serve not only as sound qualitative literature but also as part of the growing impetus to address traumatic brain injury.

This is a frightening and sobering book, the kind you cannot put down at least till you reach the end of each chapter. Concisely written yet full of telling details,Michael takes us on his journey through the inadequacies of our ability to care for brain injured patients and he shares the saga of these survivors of TBI just when we are getting more by the thousands from Iraq. If we are going to appreciate the sacrifices of these soldiers and know what they need, and face, this book is a must read.

This book is much more than informative, it brings to life the personal stories of each TBI victim it memorializes. Every individual account grips you and evokes a plethora of emotions. The author's scientifically enlightening and entertaining narratives leave you feeling a personal connection with the survivors. It is difficult to fathom the horrors some of these people have endured, but the author passionately and respectfully relays deeply personalized chronicles of their trials and tests, all while helping raise awareness of these types of catastrophic injuries. Injuries that could have easily happened to you or I or someone we love. Head Cases has given me a much better appreciation, and respect, for the fascinating machine inside my noggin. Though it has kind of made me want to go out and buy a helmet and a Volvo.

Definitely worth the read.

I loved this book and read it in one sitting. As the mom of a TBI victim, it was an eye opening book. I felt a little disheartened by the grim reality presented by the author (he is a little gloomy .. ) but I think the book will inspire me to continue to be "a squeaky wheel" on my daughter's behalf.

I have QUITE the head injury library at this point, and many are written by survivors or family members with or without the help of a "ghost writer" and i think this leads to some pretty questionable writing and some of them are really hard to get through. HEAD CASES is extremely well written, and was pleasure to read.

This book is amazing. It covers a vast variety of medical procedures ranging from simple to complex and are all explained in a manner that can be understood by EMTs and the layman alike. It covers basic nursing as well as trauma and has a more longterm care feel to it. While your pamphlet in your first aid box will explain how to put a bandage on a wound this book explains what to do next. I would recommend it to anyone seeking knowledge in first aid. It is so informative and easy to understand while still possessing the advanced procedure and explanation for the EMT. I highly recommend this book.

Great, compact reference for EMS and guides who work at altitude.

I was an EMT until recently and a mountaineer going on 30 years. I was asked to do some research on first aid and wilderness medicine. Of the ten or so books I reviewed this one was the most authoritative and most complete. If you want a primer on the subject consider "Mountaineering First Aid" by the same publisher. However, if you want extraordinary depth and breadth this is certainly the best book for the lay person (or at my level of training)I could find. Well organized, well illustrated, excellent index. Too heavy for a day pack! 367 Pages of fine print.

As always, books from The Mountaineers are chock full of useful, well-described advice. This one is no exception...it is well illustrated and highly conservative in it approach. This is not a wacky, how to survive on a soap-opera 'reality survival' show book; rather, it details how to prevent illness, diagnose it, and deal with most, if not all, serious medical emergencies out in the wild lands.

A good book to read covering most medical problems anyone would meet. Unfortunately its too big at 900g (2lb) to carry about, and most would leave it behind. Some of the serious medical problems finish with "evacuate the patient" if its not available hardluck! I didn't expect a set of pictures on how to remove an appendix but obviously there is a limit to what can be done in the field.
The writer seemed concerned about being sued and mentions that he nearly left out the very small bit about what should be included in a medical kit, to me this is as important as the rest of the book. In my case, some guidance and information is better than no information.

I loved every second of reading Sometime Art Can't Save You. It is thrilling, authentic, and captures teenage years by the neck. Abuse is more relevant for high schoolers than I thought and this book made me feel like I wasn't alone in the situation with my mom. The ending left me wanting more. I am already recommending this novel to friends and family and would happily purchase any other Jill Ferguson book in the future.

Sometimes Art Can't Save You is powerful, compelling and poignant. Author Jill Ferguson has the courage to tackle the tough topics in society today. Jess has difficult issues to deal with and quite a story to share with the reader. The book is brilliantly written as if you are a trusted friend and Jess is sharing her secrets with you. It wasn't long until I forgot Jess was a character in a story. She became real, a friend I cared about. When she smiled, I smiled. When she cried, I cried. And when things were awful, I felt her pain. I anxiously await the sequel so I can continue on her journey.
Sometimes Art Can't Save You should be on high school reading lists. The difficult themes in the book will probably prevent that from happening, which is a shame. So I encourage teenagers, young adults, educators, and parents to read this important novel. A girl like Jess could be your friend, student, family member, or even you.

"Sometimes Art Can't Save You" is a poignant tale of an awkward teen who is living the nightmare of sexual abuse and self-mutilation. I was swept away into Jessica's world, related with her feelings of vulnerablity, mourned for her lost innocence and feelings of despair. Jill Ferguson brought these characters to life and exposed a reality so prevalent in modern society that one has no choice but to face it. The cliff hanger at the end fairly had me crying out. The next book cannot be published fast enough.

'Sometimes Art Can't Save You' is a must read book. It reveals the horrific world of abuse and secrecy in which the innocent are forced to live in. This book guides you through the life of the main character who is a sensitive young girl who's voice is caged by her painfuly unbearable family experiences. Jill Ferguson's book put me in that place and helped me to experience those emotions. This is something I would have never felt on my own and for this I thank her.

Ferguson captivates the teen experience so well, you'll be tempted to check in the mirror for pimples. The heroine, Jessica, thinks she's ugly. Is mortified by her mother. And is hesitant around the opposite sex. But poor Jess undergoes more than any normal teen. And you'll find yourself rooting for this child-woman, hoping she'll survive and find her way. This seemingly upbeat story takes a dark turn which leaves you thinking...and thinking....and thinking some more.

this book gave an excellent review of skin A&P, wound care and
prevention and treatment.
photo's were excellent.

This is an excellent and up-to-date resource book for anyone interested in wound care evidence based practice. Starting with the list of "Contributors and consultants" who provided content. This is a list of "who's who" in wound care practice. Next I find the chapters well designed with many "practice points" identified. Each chapter ends with a "Show What You Know" section of questions and answers. I have found the references to be extensive and inclusive of recent peer-reviewed publications. This 2nd edition would make a great reference text for any clinical setting.

This book incluedes a large amount of very useful knowledge; however, it is not extemely easy to read. There are great charts and assessment forms within the book that are useful. Content is good.

Most wound care books that I have read have given a great deal of info on wounds to one degree or another, but this book also gives great insite to the psyco-social issues that our patients and ourselves as health care workers deal with in wound care. I have had patients with painful deep MRSA infeced wounds that I let undress and redress their wounds due to the pain factor. Not only did it make their care easier for me, but easier for them and lowered the amount of pain meds needed prior to Tx. My managers were not to happy with this until I showed them this book, and pointed out that with the right teaching for our patients, not only was there less trama/drama, but wounds healed better, parients learned infection control and were better prepaired to be discharged and safely care for their wounds at home. This book backed up my choice of getting patients involved in their wound care as well as some of my choices it my treatments. My DON was so interested in this book that I lent it to her. Needless to say I have not seen it for some time.

Great book to use in studying for CWS or other wound care certification exams. Up to date information on wounds, healing and important topics for comprehensive wound management. Well worth its price.

Donna McClure BSN, RN, ACHRN, CWOCN