The latest advice on wound management22 Nov 2019From telemedicine to tilapia, what technologies and techniques are advancing wound healing?
Management of thoracic dog bite wounds21 Nov 2019Wounds from dog bites can be more severe than they first seem; what is the best approach to treatment?
Wound management in reptiles11 Nov 2019From first- to fourth-degree burns, what are the best ways to treat thermal burns in reptiles?
Feline injection site sarcoma11 Feb 2019Surgical management combined with radiotherapy is the best option for treating the rare malignant tumour
A procedure-specific approach to recovery after surgery5 Dec 2018What techniques can be used to enhance recovery from surgery?
Does ice act as a local anti-inflammatory?10 Sep 2018SponsoredBlue Surgical Instruments have collated precises of published investigations into the effect of ice as an anti-inflammatory.
Wound management in chelonians28 Jul 2018A guide to assessing, treating and managing a range of wounds that may be encountered in chelonians
Manuka honey - is it still the bee's knees?1 Jul 2017GEORGIE HOLLIS looks at the benefits of manuka honey and explains that while it may be seen as some kind of miracle cure, it is simply good at doing its job of aiding debridement and decontamination
Management of infection in open wounds1 Jun 2017DAVINA ANDERSON details the various options vets should consider when assessing treatment options, such as the level of infection, if any, and whether or not antibiotics should be used
FPAS: A valuable aid to managing limb repairs1 May 2017LEAVE THE ORTHOPAEDICS TEXTBOOK on the shelf when planning surgery to repair a limb fracture, Stuart Carmichael told one of the clinical streams at VetsSouth 2017 at Exeter in February. The professor …
Supporting the healing process1 Jun 2016Nikki Cumberbeach recalls a recent case of wound management in a greyhound and suggests it is nurses who are ideally placed to take the lead
Wound management products: the emperor’s new clothes and other stories1 Jun 2016Georgie Hollis discusses the products available for wound management in practices and the fact that thorough cleansing of wounds followed by moist wound healing principles remain the gold standard.
Veterinary nurses and wound management1 Jan 2016Shelly Jefferies discusses the nurse’s role in the management of wounds, providing a brief refresher on what needs to be known as well as a review of a challenging case
The surgeon’s role in wound healing1 Apr 2015ROBIN FEARON reports on a session at the London Vet Show in which delegates were advised that if they stick to basic surgical principles and medical treatments there are few wounds that will not heal …
Aiming for rapid healing with no scarring1 Jun 2014AS a veterinarian, some of the most common ailments seen are wounds, writes Dr Brian Crook, president of Vital Animal Health in Colorado Springs, USA. These can present in many ways: bite wounds, cut…
Recent papers published on dealing with wounds1 Jun 2014Assessment of a device for managing of distal extremity wounds in dogRobert Hardie and James Lewallen, University of Wisconsin Wounds to the distal extremities are relatively common in dogs and their …
Lasers used to promote faster and stronger wound closure1 Jul 2013Dr BRYAN STEPHENS of K-Laser USA outlines how laser therapy works and its value in treating many different types of wound
Always wrap-up well...1 Jun 2010WOUNDS can be difficult to deal with in animal patients due to factors such as motion, maceration and mutilation. Simple wounds can often be dealt with using straightforward materials, creating an env…