Be the Wound Nurse!

Join Heather for this fantastic day on - Wound Management........

Management of open wounds can be a confusing, lengthy but rewarding process for a Veterinary Nurse.

There are multiple challenges that can arise during open wound management, including; wound location; appropriate lavage; effective debridement; managing infection and final decision surrounding closure.  Team work, personal hygiene, barrier nursing and practice organisation are all small but essential factors in the management of open wound patients, especially in a hospital environment.    The aim of this lecture is to educate the Veterinary Nurse on the importance of the nursing role when overseeing a wound management patient. From selecting the appropriate lavage solution, to understanding the 12 factors of delayed wound healing and appropriately create a patient and wound care management plan with the rest of the veterinary team.    Nurses will return to clinic understanding the importance of correctly managing an infected wound within a…