DipAVN(Surgical) RVN is Clinical Director at PetMedics in Manchester, UK
Immediate consideration of the patient's major body systems should be performed; this involves assessment of the ABC's — airway, breathing and circulation. These parameters should be examined in all...
There are a wide number of wound dressing products available on the veterinary market, with each dressing having a specific function in wound healing. In order to use these dressings appropriately, a...
While the majority of wounds that are encountered will heal without any issues, there are a number of topical, and systemic medications that can enhance the wound healing process, allowing the wound...
When considering the closure of wounds, the timing of closure can be assigned to various categories. First either primary closure or first intention, whereby the wound is immediately sutured closed at...
A number of techniques exist to block various parts of the head and muzzle. These blocks are particularly useful in those patients undergoing painful dental procedures, mandibulectomies,...
Indications for NPWT in animals include: treatment of large, open, contaminated wounds; dehisced surgical wounds, (with or without exposed orthopaedic implants or bones), degloving injuries and skin...
Disease transmission is one aspect of an infection control strategy or protocol, which should be considered for every patient..
Supraglottic airway devices (SGADs) were developed for use in human anaesthesia to offer a simple and effective alternative to endotracheal intubation. SGADs are defined as devices that ventilate...
The brain is encased within the skull, which does not allow any room for inflammation or swelling. The skull cavity contains parenchymal tissue (the brain, 80% contents), blood (10%) and cerebrospinal...
