Wound Management in Small Animals - A Practical Guide for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
By Louise O'Dwyer, BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Surgical), VN
168 pages
Trim Size 6 1/8 X 9 1/5 in
Copyright 2007
Description
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a practical and comprehensive guide for veterinary nurses to all aspects of wound management in veterinary practice. This ground-breaking new text covers both traditional and controversial methods of treatment with up-to-date information and clear explanations of techniques. An essential purchase for all those who wish to improve their practice and more thoroughly understand all phases of wound healing.
Key Features
The first book on wound management written specifically for the veterinary nurse/technician
Covers all aspects of wound care, with clear explanations of techniques supported by numerous illustrations
Includes coverage of alternative forms of treatment as well as the methods most commonly seen in practice
Clarifies the various types of dressing materials available on the veterinary market
Case studies are used to illustrate the application of various methods of wound management
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction to Wound Management / Louise O’Dwyer
Chapter 2 Wound Assessment and Management / Louise O’Dwyer
Chapter3 The Process of Wound Healing / Louise O’Dwyer
Chapter 4 Open Wound Management / Louise O’Dwyer
Chapter 5 Wound Closure Options / Louise O’Dwyer
Chapter 6 Bandaging Techniques and Complications / Louise O’Dwyer
Chapter 7 Surgical Drains / Louise O’Dwyer
Chapter 8 Wound Healing Complications / Louise O’Dwyer
Chapter 9 Wound Closure Techniques / Bruce Tatton
Chapter 10 Skin Grafts / Bruce Tatton
Index