This book incorporates contextual boxes to provide a greater degree of detail to examples given and also includes an extensive bibliography for those seeking to research further on the various topics discussed.

This is a detailed overview of the types of dressings and wound management products that are currently in use and available in the UK. Guidance is offered on types of materials for different wounds.

Foremost and successful among these are cyanoacrylates, marine adhesive proteins, and fibrin-based sealants.