Wound management in rodents.
Successful wound management requires appropriate evaluation of the wound at the time of initial physical examination, an all throughout the healing process. Factors affecting wound healing need to be identified though a complete patient history and addressed to ensure proper healing. The clinician must have current knowledge of topical medications and bandages available and their clinical applications according to the stage of healing. It is essential to remember that wounds are painful; therefore, analgesics should be administered to render the animal pain-free during wound cleaning, debridement, bandaging, and surgical procedures.
Langlois
Isabelle
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Avian and Exotic Animal Clinician, Hôpital vétérinaire Venne & Bégin, 413, rue St-Paul, LeGardeur, Québec, Canada. langloisi@hotmail.com
D000818:Animals; D012377:Rodentia / Q000293:injuries*; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*