• American Academy of Dermatology - The "Public Center" provides links to access information on a wide range of dermatology topics. Web Address / URL: http://www.aad.org/

• Chronic Wound Healing - This site from the College of Nursing at the University of Iowa provides brief tutorials on the various aspects of chronic wound care. Web Address / URL: http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/sites/chronicwound/index.htm

• Dermatologic Disorders - This section of The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (18th Edition, 2006) covers a wide range of dermatologic conditions including: Approach to the Dermatologic Patient, Bacterial Skin Conditions, Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy, Dermatitis, Hypersensitivity and Inflammatory Disorders, Fungal Skin Infections, and Pressure Ulcers.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10.html

• Integumentary  System - From the Nursing Learning Objects Library at Mesa Community College, this site provides a variety of online study tools on the Integumentary system. The Study Stack section allows students to choose from the following options: flashcards, matching games, word search & crossword puzzles, or other games.
  Web Address / URL:
  http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d31/nur/learning_objects/_systems/

• Taking Care of Pressure Sores -  This site from the University of Washington, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine describes the 4 stages of pressure sores. Web Address / URL:
  http://sci.washington.edu/info/pamphlets/pressure_sores.asp

• Wound Care Information Network (WCIN) - This site provides information on healing, types of ulcers, debridement, burns, and a link to the Summary of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Pressure Ulcers. Web Address / URL: http://www.medicaledu.com/default.htm

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Professional Nursing Associations

• Dermatology Nurses' Association
  Web Address / URL: http://www.dnanurse.org/

• Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)
  Web Address / URL: http://www.wocn.org/

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Revised 12/2007

Disclaimer: These web pages are for educational purposes only. Any medical or other decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified health care provider.