Equine Wound Treatment Options Flashcards
1
Q
What is Primary Closure?
A
Immediate suturing of a clean or clean-contaminated wound
2
Q
What is delayed primary closure?
A
Clean-contaminated to contaminated wounds
Closure after 3-5 days of wound management
3
Q
What is first intention healing?
A
Surgical closure (no granulation bed)
4
Q
What is second intention healing?
A
Leaving wound to heal naturally
Contraction and epithelialisation
5
Q
What is third intention healing?
A
Secondary closure
Surgical closure over a healthy granulation bed
6
Q
What sutures can be used to combat tension problems?
A
Mattress sutures
7
Q
What is secondary closure?
A
