Care of accidental wounds.
In wound management, the first consideration is first aid, and the primary aim must be to minimize further tissue damage. Definitive care includes cleaning, debridement, and repair procedures. Saline solution is the key to cleaning; antibiotics and antiseptics are not always indicated. Debridement should be done surgically. The wound is then managed by primary closure or delayed primary closure, or it is left open to heal by contraction and epithelialization.
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia.
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