Practical Wound Management for Equine Veterinary N urses and Technicians

Detailní popis produktu

Designed for use in both referral hospitals and ambulatory equine practice, the book combines the latest evidence in wound healing with practical nursing techniques. Richly illustrated with high-quality color photographs and step-by-step demonstrations, it enables readers to confidently assess wounds, select appropriate dressings, apply effective bandages, monitor healing, and manage complications while delivering high standards of patient care.

The book covers topics including:

• Principles of equine wound healing
• Wound anatomy and physiology
• Classification of wounds
• Initial assessment and emergency first aid
• Patient handling and safe restraint
• Wound cleaning and debridement
• Infection prevention and control
• Moist wound healing principles
• Wound dressings and dressing selection
• Bandaging materials and techniques
• Distal limb bandaging
• Full limb bandaging
• Robert Jones bandages
• Tie-over bandages
• Bandage casts
• Surgical wound management
• Delayed wound healing
• Management of contaminated wounds
• Wound complications
• Nutrition and wound healing
• Pain assessment and pain management
• Client communication and owner education
• Ethical considerations
• Practical nursing care plans

Combining evidence-based medicine with practical clinical experience, the book helps veterinary nurses and technicians make informed decisions throughout the wound healing process. It emphasizes efficient problem-solving, patient comfort, and teamwork while providing concise explanations suitable for rapid consultation during clinical practice.

Who is this book for?

• Equine veterinary nurses
• Equine veterinary technicians
• Equine veterinarians
• Veterinary nursing students
• Veterinary students
• Equine referral hospitals
• Ambulatory equine practitioners