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Introduction
The clinical view
Normal wound healing
Phases of wound healing
Classification of wounds
Infection control
Wound cleansing
Moisture control
Temperature and ph
Necrotic tissue
Wound edges
Pain
Compression therapy
Nutritional status
Packing of wounds
Wound dressings
Factors influencing wound healing
Bacterial balance/imbalance
Different types of wound dressing
Different types of wounds
Surgical
Chronic leg ulcers
Venous leg ulcers
Skin problems in relation to chronic leg ulcers
Changes in the skin in relation to venous insufficiency
Arterial ulcers
Mixed aetiology ulcers
Pressure ulcers
Treatment of pressure ulcer stages
Examining the patient
Characteristics of diabetic foot ulcers
Patient recommendations for the care of the diabetic foot
What needs to be considered by health staff when caring for diabetic patients?
Treatment by a specialist practitioner