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Lymphoedema care (Record no. 86924)

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001 - CONTROL NUMBER
control field 1405146281
008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 1405146281
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781405146289 (pbk. : alk. paper)
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Woods, Mary [1957-]
245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Lymphoedema care
Medium [E-Book]
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc. Oxford, UK; Malden, MA
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Blackwell Pub.
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2007
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 184 p. : ill. (pbk)
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note What is lymphoedema? -- Risk factors for the development of secondary lymphoedema -- Educating the patient at risk of lymphoedema -- Identifying secondary lymphoedema -- A framework for the assessment of a patient with lymphoedema -- Care of the skin -- Movement and exercise -- Lymphatic drainage -- The role of compression therapy in the management of lymphoedema -- Additional treatments used in the management of lymphoedema -- Living with lymphoedema -- Complications of lymphoedema.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. Includes bibliographical references and index.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. Lymphoedema is managed most successfully when advice and treatment are provided at an early stage of its development. This book provides all the necessary knowledge and the skills required to identify risk factors for the development of the disease and to equip the health care professional in providing the best advice to the patient. As well as examining the physical signs and symptoms of lymphoedema, the book explores the different types of lymphoedema and reasons for its development. It includes a framework for the assessment of the person with lymphoedema, addresses skin care, compression, and the role of exercise and movement in lymphoedema management. It also examines potential complications of the condition and possible effects upon a patient's lifestyle. Lymphoedema Care is an invaluable resource for students, nurses and other health professionals wishing to understand more about lymphoedema. Promotes care of the 'at risk' limb in order to minimise problematic swelling Enables nurses to identify complications and recognise the need for referral Includes case studies.
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element LYMPHEDEMA
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element LYMPHEDEMA, therapy
856 ## - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
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