Attending of Wounds

ATTENDING WOUNDS

Wound Treatment

  • This is more common among wild mammals, in particular. Followings are basically required in wound therapy.
    • Provision of suitable drainage if abscess is encountered.
    • Irrigation of wound cavity with suitable antibiotic solution.
    • Debridging of wound.
    • Suturing of wound due to injury if it is a fresh one.
    • Usage of BIPP, triple sulphide ointment etc. in case of long standing abscesses.

Wound in cervus species

Note

  • Foreign bodies have to be given emphasis in case of long standing abscess or wounds especially in animals like elephants.
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