Introducing Microlyte Vet: a new generation of wound technology for optimal wound healing

The structure of Microlyte Vet combines anionic and cationic charged polymeric components that complement the complex chemistry of the wound to support the formation and reorganisation of granulation...

The nurse's role in the management of equine limb wounds

A wound is defined as an injury where there is a forcible break in the soft tissues, including open wounds and closed wounds where there is damage below the surface (Ousten, 2011)..

Initial stabilisation and treatment of traumatic wounds

For any patient presenting with trauma, the initial physical examination or primary survey and assessment needs to be undertaken with a rapid and systematic approach, which will at times require...

Mental stimulation as a tool to enhance canine patient mental wellbeing

It has been stated that the mental wellbeing of patients can effect their quality of life and ultimately their welfare within practice (Yeates, 2012). Yates stresses how important it is to strive for...

Wound healing and management of open wounds

A wound is described as the disruption of the continuity of cells and structures through injury. Wound healing is referred to as the physiological function that restores the continuity of tissues...