Guides: Health Services Assistance (Acute Care): Wound Care

Books - Wound Care

Patient and Person: interpersonal skills in nursing. (7th edition) (2021) "Patient & Person' provides a practical guide to establishing and building relationships in nursing practice. It addresses the theoretical, practical and personal dimensions of relating to patients and provides guidelines for determining when and how to act."
Essential Clinical Skills: Enrolled Nurses (2019) Essential Clinical Skills, clearly and succinctly explains each key clinical skill and provides a structured format for students to undertake many of the skills taught in HLT54115.
Wound Care made incredibly easy! (2016) Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy begins at the beginning by reviewing the basics: the integumentary system and concepts of healing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting wounds. As a health care professional, you get the “big picture” regarding wound care in easy-to-read chapters. Quizzes are found at the end of each chapter to assist you in your self-evaluation. For those having difficulty letting go of old habits, this book will provide the information that will convince you to change your ways.
Wound care : a practical guide for maintaining skin intergrity 2nd ed. (2024) Offers students and nurses a highly practical approach to treating acute and chronic wounds.The book applies the latest evidence and theory to the real world, helping you develop skills and knowledge to manage wounds effectively. Each chapter provides an overview of specific wound types, followed by case studies to help you build your clinical reasoning skills, and related multiple choice questions to test your knowledge

WOUND CARE - CHECK FOR CHAPTERS IN THIS BOOK

Tabbner's Nursing Care 2 Vol Set (2021) Volume 2 - Chapter 29 Maintining and promoting skin integrity and wound care pp. 879-942

Websites - Wound Care

Better Health Channel - Wounds A skin wound that fails to heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic wound. The treatment recommended by your doctor depends on your age, health and nature of your wound. Contrary to popular belief, chronic wounds are more likely to heal if they are treated with moist rather than dry dressings.
CSI Guide and Resource Pack - Book 1 CSI resource kit Book 1 – CSI Guide and Resource Pack (PDF file, 5.3 MB) Book 2 – Wound Dressing Guide (PDF file, 2.8 MB) Web resource – Promoting Healthy Skin Self Education Package Evidence based guidelines summaries Evidence based guidelines summaries provide a compilation of the evidence as it relates to the assessment, management and prevention of each wound type. Note the documents are based on an evidence review carried out in Dec 2019. Skin care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 106 KB) Skin tears evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 100 KB) Venous leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 156 KB) Arterial leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 134 KB) Diabetic foot ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 119 KB) Pressure injuries evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 147 KB) Wound care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 113 KB) Nutrition and wound healing evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 99 KB). Surgical wounds evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 112 KB).
Evidence Based guidelines Summaries (2019) Evidence based guidelines summaries provide a compilation of the evidence as it relates to the assessment, management and prevention of each wound type. Note the documents are based on an evidence review carried out in Dec 2019. Skin care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 106 KB) Skin tears evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 100 KB) Venous leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 156 KB) Arterial leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 134 KB) Diabetic foot ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 119 KB) Pressure injuries evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 147 KB) Wound care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 113 KB) Nutrition and wound healing evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 99 KB). Surgical wounds evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 112 KB).
Pressure Injuries / Ulcers Flowcharts (2013) Guidelines Summaries GS1 Skin Care GS2 Skin Tears GS3 Venous Leg Ulcers GS4 Arterial Leg Ulcers GS5 Diabetic Foot Ulcers GS6 Pressure Injuries GS7 Wound Care G8_Nutrition_Wound_Healing Flow Charts FC1 Skin Tears FC2 Venous Leg Ulcers FC3 Arterial Leg Ulcers FC4 Diabetic Foot Ulcers FC5 Pressure Injuries
Pressure Injury Prevention and Management (RCH) The aim of this guideline is to increase awareness of pressure injuries amongst health care professionals at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH). The primary objectives are to provide evidence-based guidance for the prevention, assessment and management of pressure injuries.
Pressure Injury Quick Reference Guide (2019) It gives a quick summary of the evidence-based recommendations, good practice statements and quality indicators in the CPG and is not intended for use in insolation. Free electronic downloads.
Promoting Healthy Skin : Self-Directed Learning Resource Module 1 covers the characteristics of normal skin, the changes associated with ageing and some simple strategies to prevent skin breakdown. Modules 2 to 8 focus on skin tears, venous leg ulcers, arterial leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, wound care and evidence based practice.
Smith & Nephew Global Wound Academy Includes information on acute wounds, chronic wounds, burns, surgical incisions or Pressure Ulcer Prevention / Pressure Injury Prevention.
Wound care - a guide for health professionals (AusMed) The guiding principles of wound care have always been focused around defining the wound, identifying any associated factors that may influence the healing process, then selecting the appropriate wound dressing or treatment device to meet the aim and aid the healing process.
Wound Dressing Guide - Book 2 Wound management resources CSI resource kit Book 1 – CSI Guide and Resource Pack (PDF file, 5.3 MB) Book 2 – Wound Dressing Guide (PDF file, 2.8 MB) Web resource – Promoting Healthy Skin Self Education Package Evidence based guidelines summaries Evidence based guidelines summaries provide a compilation of the evidence as it relates to the assessment, management and prevention of each wound type. Note the documents are based on an evidence review carried out in Dec 2019. Skin care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 106 KB) Skin tears evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 100 KB) Venous leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 156 KB) Arterial leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 134 KB) Diabetic foot ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 119 KB) Pressure injuries evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 147 KB) Wound care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 113 KB) Nutrition and wound healing evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 99 KB). Surgical wounds evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 112 KB).
Wounds Australia Wounds Australia is the peak body for wound prevention and management in Australia. Wound information. Evidence-based resources for consumers and clinicians.
Wounds Australia - Standards and Guidelines (2023) Wounds Australia supports educational and knowledge-sharing activities that promote wound care best practice in Australia and beyond. We welcome the use of our content for this purpose but ask that you observe our extract guidelines. What is an extract? Extracts include text, charts, tables, diagrams, photographs or any other material contained in Wounds Australia publications. Extract guidelines Definitions from any glossary in a Wounds Australia publication may be used without permission. Extracts must be accompanied by this acknowledgement: 'Reproduced with permission of Wounds Australia. All rights reserved.'

Articles - Wound Care

Management of post-surgical wounds in general practice (2019) Wounds with complex dressings systems NPWT or vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy has been shown to draw the wound edges together, remove exudate and infectious materials, reduce oedema, and promote perfusion and granulation tissue development. It was initially used in the management of open wounds within hospitals, but following improvements in technology, disposable devices have been applied in the home care setting, leading to early discharge of patients from the hospital and continued care in the community
Clinical management of non-healing wounds (2018) The aim of this article is to explore the development of chronic wounds and their management in clinical practice. It also examines the normal wound-healing trajectory to demonstrate the points at which a healing wound can become a chronic non-healing wound.
Nutrition and pressure ulcers: putting evidence into practice (2016) Nutritional intake can have an effect on many areas of a patient's health, while malnutrition specifically has a recognised role in pressure ulcer development. In this article, the author looks at whether there is any high quality evidence to recommend specific nutritional measures when trying to prevent pressure ulcers, as well as looking at overall recommendations for malnourished patients.

eBooks/PDFs - Wound Care

Skills in Clinical Nursing (2020) Unit 5 – Skin and Wound Care
Wound Care at a Glance (2015) Wound Care at a Glance combines superb illustrations with accessible and informative text to make the key concepts of wound care easy to understand. Providing practical guidance for all healthcare professionals who care for people with wounds, or who have an interest in this complex area of healthcare, it succinctly addresses a wide range of issues including relevant anatomy and physiology, psychological issues, physical care considerations, patient safety issues, legal and ethical issues, and various treatment and management options
Wound Care made incredibly easy! (2016) Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy begins at the beginning by reviewing the basics: the integumentary system and concepts of healing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting wounds. As a health care professional, you get the “big picture” regarding wound care in easy-to-read chapters. Quizzes are found at the end of each chapter to assist you in your self-evaluation. For those having difficulty letting go of old habits, this book will provide the information that will convince you to change your ways.
Wound care made incredibly visual (2019) Let this colorfully illustrated text guide you through the fundamental concepts, skills, and treatments needed for positive wound care outcomes, including the latest products and procedures. Prepare to succeed in both the classroom and on the unit the enjoyable Incredibly Visual(TM) way, as clear explanations and plentiful images guide you through the vital steps of effective wound care.

CSI Guide and Resource Pack - Book 1 CSI resource kit Book 1 – CSI Guide and Resource Pack (PDF file, 5.3 MB) Book 2 – Wound Dressing Guide (PDF file, 2.8 MB) Web resource – Promoting Healthy Skin Self Education Package Evidence based guidelines summaries Evidence based guidelines summaries provide a compilation of the evidence as it relates to the assessment, management and prevention of each wound type. Note the documents are based on an evidence review carried out in Dec 2019. Skin care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 106 KB) Skin tears evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 100 KB) Venous leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 156 KB) Arterial leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 134 KB) Diabetic foot ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 119 KB) Pressure injuries evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 147 KB) Wound care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 113 KB) Nutrition and wound healing evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 99 KB). Surgical wounds evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 112 KB).
Pressure Injury Quick Reference Guide (2019) Scroll down to locate. The Quick Reference Guide (QRG) is designed for busy health professionals. It gives a quick summary of the evidence-based recommendations, good practice statements and quality indicators in the CPG and is not intended for use in insolation. Free electronic downloads
Wound Dressing Guide - Book 2 Wound management resources CSI resource kit Book 1 – CSI Guide and Resource Pack (PDF file, 5.3 MB) Book 2 – Wound Dressing Guide (PDF file, 2.8 MB) Web resource – Promoting Healthy Skin Self Education Package Evidence based guidelines summaries Evidence based guidelines summaries provide a compilation of the evidence as it relates to the assessment, management and prevention of each wound type. Note the documents are based on an evidence review carried out in Dec 2019. Skin care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 106 KB) Skin tears evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 100 KB) Venous leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 156 KB) Arterial leg ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 134 KB) Diabetic foot ulcers evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 119 KB) Pressure injuries evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 147 KB) Wound care evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 113 KB) Nutrition and wound healing evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 99 KB). Surgical wounds evidence based guidelines summary (PDF file, 112 KB).

Online Videos - Wound Care

Injury and Trauma Management (2017) 6 simulation segments illustrating the journey of a patient from accident to burns complications resulting from not being properly assessed.
Skin and Wound Care — A Lecture (2016) This video seminar with Heidi Huddleston Cross reviews the latest assessment, prevention, and treatment strategies for skin and wound care. It discusses wound and skin assessment, wound bed preparation and debridement, and the best skin care products and practices for cleansing, moisturizing, and protection.
Changing a dressing (2021) This program shows how to change a dressing on a wound
Pressure injuries in adults (2021) The program reviews the risk factors for pressure injury, the stages of the condition, and how to prevent them
The Nursing Assistant: Understanding Skin Breakdown (2021) Examining how skin breakdown occurs, this program offers examples of the skills CNAs need to help care for residents with fragile skin. It discusses the structure and function of the skin and factors contributing to skin breakdown and teaches such skills to help prevent skin breakdown as skin inspection, cleansing, moisturizing, protecting, and turning and repositioning the resident.
Aseptic technique in wound care (2020) AusMed Youtube Understanding the key components of performing aseptic technique in wound care can be confusing. Terminology has changed in recent years, linking in with the Aseptic Non Touch Technique
How to effectively cleanse and debride a wound (2017) AusMed Youtube video

YouTube Videos - Wound Care

Wound Assessment for Nursing (skills documentation example)
Aseptic Technique April from Ballarat Health Services talks about aseptic non-touch technique.
Choosing a Wound Dressing
Setting Up A Sterile Tray and Principles of Sterility (Nursing Skills) Setting up a sterile dressing tray and maintaining the principles of sterility is not always as easy as it sounds. There are many ways in which a sterile filed can become contaminated and nurses need to be aware of these risks.