Springer Science of Wound Healing and Dressing Materials

This book outlines, from a surgeon’s standpoint, how physicians and mid-level providers working at wound care centres can expeditiously and effectively manage wounds. It comprehensively addresses the concept of wound healing, from the healing process to debridement concepts, and various antiseptics and local antibiotics used in dressing materials to facilitate healing. The book also discusses the latest inventions and treatment options that have revolutionized wound healing, such as: oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, electric therapy and ultrasonic wound therapy. In closing, it examines the latest regenerative therapies based on stem cell therapy, cellular therapy and gene therapy. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for medical students and physicians dealing with wound management, as well as a reference guide for nurses in primary and tertiary wound care settings. Review “The book is intended primarily for an Indian audience, although it would have wider appeal than just that market. Certainly, any healthcare professionals involved in managing the diabetic foot will find almost all of the information useful. The book is written at a level that will enable medical, nursing, and other students to easily follow. … It is easy to read and understand and it is highly recommended for those reasons.” (Martin C. Yorath, Doody’s Book Reviews, January 27, 2020) From the Back Cover This book outlines, from a surgeon’s standpoint, how physicians and mid-level providers working at wound care centres can expeditiously and effectively manage wounds. It comprehensively addresses the concept of wound healing, from the healing process to debridement concepts, and various antiseptics and local antibiotics used in dressing materials to facilitate healing. The book also discusses the latest inventions and treatment options that have revolutionized wound healing, such as: oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, electric therapy and ultrasonic wound therapy. In closing, it examines the latest regenerative therapies based on stem cell therapy, cellular therapy and gene therapy. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for medical students and physicians dealing with wound management, as well as a reference guide for nurses in primary and tertiary wound care settings. About the Author Dr Vibhakar vachhrajani, MBBS MS is a practicing surgeon with over 30 years of experience, and has worked in the area of diabetes and wound care for over two decades. Dr Vibhakar has trained at prestigious institutes such as Kings College London, Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, and Raheja Hospital Mumbai.  Apart from surgery he is also a keen researcher and has published his work in various journals across the globe. Dr Vibhakar has also given lectures at various platforms at the national and international levels. He has organized more than 100 public awareness programmes to prevent limb amputation, and is currently running a tertiary care centre for diabetic foot and wound management in Rajkot.Dr Payal khakhkhar, B.H.M.S has over 7 years of experience in diabetes and wound care management at various prominent institutions such as: Government Hospital Rajkot, Gujrat, Pediatric Hospital, Rajkot and Vijay Vachhrajani Memorial Hospital, Rajkot. As an avid researcher, she has participated in Phase 3 clinical trials on wound management protocols at national and international institutions. She is also a trained diabetes educator from V Mohan’s institute of Diabetology, Chennai and has held various lectures in the field of diabetes prevention at the national level.