Decubiti

160-page volume with 70 illustrations, partly in colour. Bound with a hard cover, printed in colour and plastic-laminated.

Pressure ulcers are now a problem affecting an ever-growing number of patients and, as a result, place increasing demands on healthcare staff at various levels. Unfortunately, empiricism and personal experience still guide day-to-day practice in managing this condition, whereas the time has truly come to rely on shared strategies capable of standardising both prevention and treatment. This volume, written by Maurizio Di Giacomo, Luca Antognoli, Claudio Bernardi, Nicola Cavallari, Angelo Fiaschetti, Claudio Meli and Anna Patti—each drawing on their own specialised experience—aims to answer the many questions that professionals in the field raise from case to case. Ease of consultation, clarity of presentation and extensive iconography are the book’s strengths. It is therefore intended for everyone, from those seeking practical advice on dressings or nutrition to those wishing to learn more, for example, about the delicate mechanisms underlying tissue repair. Finally, the format is designed to allow easy transport for anyone who needs quick reference in any setting.