Main description:

This work is a practical and comprehensive guide to all aspects of wound management in veterinary practice. This ground-breaking new text for veterinary nurses/technicians covers both traditional and controversial methods of treatment with up-to-date information and clear explanations of techniques. It is an essential purchase for all those who wish to improve their practice and more thoroughly understand all phases of wound healing.

Contents:

Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction to Wound Management / Louise O'Dwyer Chapter 2 Wound Assessment and Management / Louise O'Dwyer Chapter3 The Process of Wound Healing / Louise O'Dwyer Chapter 4 Open Wound Management / Louise O'Dwyer Chapter 5 Wound Closure Options / Louise O'Dwyer Chapter 6 Bandaging Techniques and Complications / Louise O'Dwyer Chapter 7 Surgical Drains / Louise O'Dwyer Chapter 8 Wound Healing Complications / Louise O'Dwyer Chapter 9 Wound Closure Techniques / Bruce Tatton Chapter 10 Skin Grafts / Bruce Tatton Index