{"product_id":"lower-limb-and-leg-ulcer-assessment-and-management-9781119908210","title":"Lower Limb and Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLower Limb and Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an indispensable resource for practitioners in primary and secondary care, offering a practical and accessible guide to treating and managing leg ulcers.\n\nThis comprehensive text challenges the misconception that leg ulcers are invariably 'chronic'. In practice, proactive management will prevent the harm associated with sub-optimal management. Insights are provided into lower limb assessment, early intervention for ulcer prevention, ulcer types and their causes, along with the influence that swelling and biomechanical changes have on the lower limb. The authors draw on international best practice guidance on lymphoedema, wound pain, wound bed preparation, compression therapy, psychological impact, and evidence-based care to enhance leg ulcer management.\n\nEach chapter aims to facilitate reader comprehension and promote productive patient discussions, empowering healthcare professionals to collaborate with patients and improve leg ulcer management rapidly and effectively.\n\nThis multi-disciplinary resource covers:\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNormal venous, arterial, and lymphatic function in the lower leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeg ulceration due to venous hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, and lymphoedema\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeg ulcers of unusual aetiology, addressing autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as pyoderma gangrenosum, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, sickle cell, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMusculoskeletal changes in the lower limb, assessment, and management to enhance mobility and calf-muscle function\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClinical management, with topics like wound management, stages of wound healing, exudate management, holistic assessment including vascular assessment, compression therapy, and Laplace’s law\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePain management with an emphasis on understanding the complexities and features that exacerbate or diminish the pain response\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe personalisation of care, understanding of social determinants of health, and the role of supportive self-management in lifelong management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\nFor professionals seeking evidence-informed approaches to delivering exceptional care, \u003ci\u003eLower Limb and Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential companion on the journey to understanding and managing leg ulcers effectively.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47425013285100,"sku":"9781119908210","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119908210.jpg?v=1774768265","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/lower-limb-and-leg-ulcer-assessment-and-management-9781119908210","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}