This book provides detailed guidance on the assessment, prevention, and management of skin and wound care in medical-surgical patients. The book covers common skin conditions, such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and burns, and offers strategies for treating and preventing complications. It discusses wound healing, dressing choices, and infection control practices. The text emphasizes the role of nurses in promoting skin integrity, patient comfort, and infection prevention. This book is an essential guide for nurses involved in wound care and managing integumentary health.
Grace Levesque is an expert in integumentary nursing, specializing in skin and wound care in medical-surgical nursing. Her research focuses on preventing and treating surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and other skin conditions in hospitalized patients. Grace advocates for comprehensive wound care practices to enhance healing and prevent complications. She trains nurses in advanced techniques for managing skin and wound care.