title: An overview of the topical management of wounds.
abstract: Wounds in animals are a common and frequent reason for seeking veterinary attention. The way in which wounds are managed affect the rate of healing, the time to return to normal function, the final cosmetic appearance, and hence the satisfaction of customers. The management of wounds depends on the stage of wound healing and can include irrigation, mechanical and chemical debridement, the use of antiseptics and antimicrobials, adherent and nonadherent dressings, and miscellaneous topical applications such as aloe vera, honey and live yeast cell derivative. The advantages, disadvantages and indications for initial wound management, topical applicants and dressings are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Queensland.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Liptak
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000828:Animal Population Groups / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages / Q000662:veterinary; D001684:Biological Dressings / Q000662:veterinary; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D009779:Occlusive Dressings / Q000662:veterinary; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D013449:Sulfonamides