ABSTRACT: This is the second article in a series of three individual wound-management case studies. It charts the progress of a surgical wound which suffered the setback of two wound breakdowns, which considerably lengthened the healing time. This article also explores the factors involved in wound breakdown and charts the progress following the second breakdown when the wound was then managed conservatively by maintaining a moist wound environment.

Author

Caroline Calder RVN MBVNA

Caroline qualified in 2001 after attending Myerscough College, whilst working in Carlisle. For the last six years, she has worked at a small animal practice in Durham. Since attending a CPD course in 2010, she has developed a keen interest in wound management.

Keywords: Clinical, Wound, Postoperative

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 28 (03) • March 2013 • pp94-98

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