Description
Presents a step-by-step guide to equine wound care for veterinary nurses and technicians
Practical Wound Management for Equine Veterinary Nurses and Technicians is a highly accessible and comprehensive resource tailored specifically to the needs of equine practice. Recognising that wound management requires both clinical expertise and practical problem-solving, this clear and reliable manual focuses on the unique responsibilities of nursing professionals, guiding readers through every stage of wound care, from initial assessment and safe patient restraint to advanced surgical nursing and aftercare.
Edited by Bonny Millar, the range of expert contributions integrates foundational principles with the latest developments in moist wound healing, infection control, and dressing selection, while also providing clear instructions on bandaging techniques, monitoring, care plans, ethical considerations, and managing complications. A wealth of high-quality colour photographs and practical tips help readers apply treatment techniques to daily practice.
This reference also:
- Covers wound types, dressing and bandaging, healing processes, and complications
- Emphasises effective client communication and aftercare advice
- Guides readers on safe patient handling and restraint during treatment
- Provides details on surgical and medical management options and factors that delay wound healing
- Contains concise explanations designed for quick reference in clinics
Practical Wound Management for Equine Veterinary Nurses and Technicians is an essential resource for equine veterinary nurses and technicians in both routine and critical situations. It will also be valuable to students of veterinary nursing and veterinary medicine courses, graduate and advanced levels, and diploma and degree-level programs that focus on equine care or surgery.
Table of Contents
List of Contributors xiv
Foreword by Tim Greet xv
Foreword by Deborah Reeder xvi
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xviii
1 The Wound Healing Process 1
Georgie Hollis and Bonny Millar
2 Understanding Wound Types 8
Derek Knottenbelt
3 Factors That Delay Wound Healing 24
Derek Knottenbelt
4 First Aid for Wounds and Emergency Veterinary Treatment 42
Claire Robinson
5 Wound Assessment, Investigation and Diagnosis 57
Sarah Baillie
6 Surgical Management and Treatment Methods 71
Claire Robinson
7 Dressings and Wound Preparations 97
Bonny Millar
8 Bandaging Techniques and Materials 126
Bonny Millar
9 Nutrition for Optimal Wound Healing 152
Clare MacLeod
10 Pain Management in Equine Wound Care 161
Catriona MacKenzie and Bonny Millar
11 Equine Nursing Care Plans and Wound Care Bundles 170
Bonny Millar
12 Ethical Wound Management and Animal Welfare 182
Sarah Baillie
13 Wound Management for Underserved Equid Populations in the Resource-Limited Setting 191
Patrick J. Pollock
Conclusion 200
References 200
Index 201
