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Practical Wound Management for Equine Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
Bonny Millar (Edited by), B Millar (Author)
9780470674536, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 25 June 2026
224 pages
24.6 x 17 x 1.3 cm, 0.431 kg
Presents a step-by-step guide to equine wound care for veterinary nurses and technicians Practical Wound Management for Equine Veterinary Nurses and Technicians is a highly accessible and comprehensive resource tailored specifically to the needs of equine practice. Recognising that wound management requires both clinical expertise and practical problem-solving, this clear and reliable manual focuses on the unique responsibilities of nursing professionals, guiding readers through every stage of wound care, from initial assessment and safe patient restraint to advanced surgical nursing and aftercare. Edited by Bonny Millar, the range of expert contributions integrates foundational principles with the latest developments in moist wound healing, infection control, and dressing selection, while also providing clear instructions on bandaging techniques, monitoring, care plans, ethical considerations, and managing complications. A wealth of high-quality colour photographs and practical tips help readers apply treatment techniques to daily practice. This reference also: Practical Wound Management for Equine Veterinary Nurses and Technicians is an essential resource for equine veterinary nurses and technicians in both routine and critical situations. It will also be valuable to students of veterinary nursing and veterinary medicine courses, graduate and advanced levels, and diploma and degree-level programs that focus on equine care or surgery.
List of Contributors xiv 1 The Wound Healing Process 1 2 Understanding Wound Types 8 3 Factors That Delay Wound Healing 24 4 First Aid for Wounds and Emergency Veterinary Treatment 42 5 Wound Assessment, Investigation and Diagnosis 57 6 Surgical Management and Treatment Methods 71 7 Dressings and Wound Preparations 97 8 Bandaging Techniques and Materials 126 9 Nutrition for Optimal Wound Healing 152 10 Pain Management in Equine Wound Care 161 11 Equine Nursing Care Plans and Wound Care Bundles 170 12 Ethical Wound Management and Animal Welfare 182 13 Wound Management for Underserved Equid Populations in the Resource-Limited Setting 191 Conclusion 200
Foreword by Tim Greet xv
Foreword by Deborah Reeder xvi
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xviii
Georgie Hollis and Bonny Millar
Derek Knottenbelt
Derek Knottenbelt
Claire Robinson
Sarah Baillie
Claire Robinson
Bonny Millar
Bonny Millar
Clare MacLeod
Catriona MacKenzie and Bonny Millar
Bonny Millar
Sarah Baillie
Patrick J. Pollock
References 200
Index 201
Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine [MZ]
