Signalment: Mindy, a 2-year-old, female, Spaniel mix. History: The owner reported that Mindy jumped over the fence and d
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 7:58 am
Signalment: Mindy, a 2-year-old, female, Spaniel
mix.
History: The owner reported that Mindy jumped over the
fence and disappeared from the yard 2 days ago. This morning, they
found her lying on the front porch. She was covered with burs and
had a large laceration on her left forelimb. The owner is not sure
what happened, but it appears that she may have gotten caught on
the fence and torn the skin as she jumped over.
Physical examination: Other than the laceration and mats
and burs in her hair, Mindy appears normal. The wound is
approximately 10 cm long; there is a 1 to 2 cm gap between the
edges of the wound; and the wound is visibly dirty, appears to have
some dead tissue around the edges, and is covered with a thick
discharge. It appears that some skin was torn away, and it does not
appear that there will be enough skin to completely cover the
wound. After talking with the doctor, the owner elected to treat it
as an open wound and let it heal by second intention. Answer the
following questions regarding the management of this
case.
1. What type of bandage could be used to nonselectively
débride this wound?
____________________________________________________________________________
a. Summarize the steps used to apply this
bandage.
____________________________________________________________________________
b. Briefly explain how this bandage works to débride the
wound.
____________________________________________________________________________
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c. What precautions must you take when using this type
of bandage?
____________________________________________________________________________
d. How often do you estimate this bandage would have to
be changed?
____________________________________________________________________________
2. What type of primary layer is often preferred to
prevent the destruction of granulation tissue and other healthy
tissue? Give a few examples of the specific types of materials that
can be used for this alternative type of primary
layer.
_____________________________________________________________________________
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3. Mindy was kept for the day while the wound was
treated and the bandage was applied. The attending veterinarian has
now asked you to discharge Mindy from the hospital and speak with
her owner about the care of the bandage.
A. What instructions would you need to give Mindy’s
owner regarding the care of this bandage?
____________________________________________________________________________
b. What signs should Mindy’s owner watch for that would
alert her of a complication that would need to be
addressed?
____________________________________________________________________________
mix.
History: The owner reported that Mindy jumped over the
fence and disappeared from the yard 2 days ago. This morning, they
found her lying on the front porch. She was covered with burs and
had a large laceration on her left forelimb. The owner is not sure
what happened, but it appears that she may have gotten caught on
the fence and torn the skin as she jumped over.
Physical examination: Other than the laceration and mats
and burs in her hair, Mindy appears normal. The wound is
approximately 10 cm long; there is a 1 to 2 cm gap between the
edges of the wound; and the wound is visibly dirty, appears to have
some dead tissue around the edges, and is covered with a thick
discharge. It appears that some skin was torn away, and it does not
appear that there will be enough skin to completely cover the
wound. After talking with the doctor, the owner elected to treat it
as an open wound and let it heal by second intention. Answer the
following questions regarding the management of this
case.
1. What type of bandage could be used to nonselectively
débride this wound?
____________________________________________________________________________
a. Summarize the steps used to apply this
bandage.
____________________________________________________________________________
b. Briefly explain how this bandage works to débride the
wound.
____________________________________________________________________________
315
c. What precautions must you take when using this type
of bandage?
____________________________________________________________________________
d. How often do you estimate this bandage would have to
be changed?
____________________________________________________________________________
2. What type of primary layer is often preferred to
prevent the destruction of granulation tissue and other healthy
tissue? Give a few examples of the specific types of materials that
can be used for this alternative type of primary
layer.
_____________________________________________________________________________
316
3. Mindy was kept for the day while the wound was
treated and the bandage was applied. The attending veterinarian has
now asked you to discharge Mindy from the hospital and speak with
her owner about the care of the bandage.
A. What instructions would you need to give Mindy’s
owner regarding the care of this bandage?
____________________________________________________________________________
b. What signs should Mindy’s owner watch for that would
alert her of a complication that would need to be
addressed?
____________________________________________________________________________