1- Treatment options for wounds- EQ Flashcards
1
Q
What suture pattern is used to combat tension in equine wounds?
A
Mattress suture patterns
2
Q
What is the first consideration in a secondary closure wound case?
A
Debridement to accelerate wound healing
3
Q
What type of drain is a latex penrose drain?
A
Passive drain
4
Q
Define ‘proud flesh’
A
Excessive granulation tissue rises above the edges of a wound
Exuberant tissue
Stops epithelisation
5
Q
What is pinch grafting?
A
Skin graft
Small portions of healthy epithelial cells are imbeded into the granulation tissue
Allows fresh healthy epithelisation tissue to grow over the bed
