ABSTRACT: Sunda pangolins are classed as critically endangered and are regarded as the world’s most trafficked mammal. Those rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and rehabilitated for release require veterinary care and intervention during this process. Wound management and wound healing is a key part of this rehabilitation process and is discussed in this article. The principles of wound healing, dressings and the use of light therapy are covered and case examples from the author’s visit to a centre in Vietnam included.

Author

Sophie Sparrow RVN BSc(Hons)

Sophie graduated from Harper Adams University in 2011 with a BSc(Hons) in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management. Since graduating she has worked as a Veterinary Nurse at Twycross Zoo and is now Senior Veterinary Nurse at ZSL London Zoo. As co-founder of the AZEVN, she is passionate about sharing her love for Conservation Veterinary Nursing. Email: sophie.sparrow@zsl.org

Keywords: Pangolins; wound dressings; wound management

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 34 (05) • May 2019 pp126-130

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