Equine Wounds Flashcards
T/F there are techniques or treatments which accelerate wound healing in horses
FALSE
Is local or regional anaesthesia better for a horse
Regional
Are skin wounds painful and cause symptoms such as lameness?
Suprisingly, skin wounds are not very painful and should not cause much lameness, if the horse is very lame, it is very likely there is damage to some underlying structure or infection within a tendon sheath or joint
Primary wound closure is suitable for…
- Surgical wounds and injuries which are not grossly contaminated, infected or swollen
- Wounds without excessive tension or soft tissue devitalisation
Preferred type of skin sutures
Monofilament nylon & polypropylene
4 Criteria for primary closure
Must be vascular
Must have minimal tension
Must be clean
Must be within golden period (not infected)
When is golden period
Time between wounding & infection
Usually said to be about 6 to 8 hrs
What is the most appropriate agent for lavage
Saline
Water close second
What to do first if horse has large wound
Bring the horse to an area where it can be assessed. Then wash the wound with water to remove contamination. A running hose is the best way to do this, if the horse will tolerate it.
What invention helps wound healing
Hydrosurgical lavage
Fastest
Most effective
Removes bioburden
Breaks down biofilm
(T/F) Detergent, antispetics, wound powder can be an alternative therapy for wounds
False. They inhibit
Indications/Advantages of casting
Eliminate movement
Compress
protect
What is the name of the bandage technique used in casting
Robert Jones
What to do if there are flaps
Don’t remove unless you are certain they are devitalised
Biological bandage
Consider the use of a drain
Reduce wound expansion
4 ways to relieve tension
Tension relieving sutures
Stent bandages
Drains
Reliving incisions
