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Wound Management in Small Animals

A Practical Guide for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

  • 1st Edition - April 26, 2007
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Louise O'Dwyer
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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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

Readership

Veterinary Nurses and Technicians at all levels.

Table of contents

AcknowledgementsChapter 1 Introduction to Wound Management / Louise O’DwyerChapter 2 Wound Assessment and Management / Louise O’DwyerChapter3 The Process of Wound Healing / Louise O’DwyerChapter 4 Open Wound Management / Louise O’DwyerChapter 5 Wound Closure Options / Louise O’DwyerChapter 6 Bandaging Techniques and Complications / Louise O’DwyerChapter 7 Surgical Drains / Louise O’DwyerChapter 8 Wound Healing Complications / Louise O’DwyerChapter 9 Wound Closure Techniques / Bruce TattonChapter 10 Skin Grafts / Bruce TattonIndex

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 26, 2007
  • Language: English

About the author

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Louise O'Dwyer

Affiliations and expertise
Head Veterinary Nurse, Pet Medics Veterinary Centre, Manchester, UK