“Povidone-iodine is used frequently for wound lavage because of its wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Iodine compounds are active against vegetative and sporulated bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and yeasts.”
Factors affecting wound healing Factors affecting wound healing includes local factors, systemic factors, Medications and underlying systemic disease. Local factors affecting wound healing Good surgical technique is warranted for proper wound healing if Halsted’s principles are followed. The principles include- Gentle handling of tissue, Aseptic surgical technique, Perfect haemostasis and preservation of blood supply to
Complications of wound There are various complications of wound- Wound dehiscence, Haemorrhage, Traumatic neuralgia, Septicaemia and pyaemia, Traumatic fever, Haematoma, Sinusitis, Fistula, Cellulitis, Exuberant granulation tissue (proud flesh), Tetanus, Adhesions, Traumatic emphysema, Venous thrombosis, Gas gangrene etc. Wound dehiscence Wound dehiscence is the splitting and separation of previously closed wound layers. Evisceration is protrusion of
Process of Wound Healing Process of wound healing involves a complex series of interactions between different cell types, cytokine mediators, and the extracellular matrix. The phases of normal wound healing include haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling. Each phase of wound healing is distinct, although the wound healing process is continuous, with each phase overlapping the
Wound and types of wound Wound Wound is a break in the continuity of soft tissue caused by physical, chemical or biological insult. Disruption in the continuity of soft tissue is called as wound. Types of wound Types of wound are based on- Type of wound based on the openness- According to the openness of
Frost bite Frost bite is injury of tissues due to the action of a low temperature on them. Frost bite condition is rare in animals because they can withstand cold temperature due to their hairy coats and will instinctively seek shelter from inclement weather. Udder and teats are commonly frozen in cows during exercise on
Burn and Scald Burn is an injury of integuments and underlying tissues, occurring due to high temperature or chemical substances. Scald is an injury caused by hot liquids or stream. Burn may be defined as tissue changes that occur on excessive absorption of heat by skin. Scald is an injury caused by hot liquids or
Ulcer An ulcer is a localised defect in the continuity of an epithelial surface without any tendency to heal. It is usually associated with an inflamed base of granulation tissue with or without necrotic slough. The majority is chronically inflamed; the slough at their base represents inadequate drainage. Acutely inflamed ulcers may have an outer
Gangrene in animals is usually the result of critically insufficient blood supply sometimes caused by injury and subsequent contamination with bacteria. This condition is most common in the extremities.
Surgery of Necrosis in animals Surgery of Necrosis in animals is surgical excision as it is irreversible and cannot be Necrosis means death of tissue in the body. This occurs when enough blood is not supplied to the tissue, whether from injury, radiation, or chemicals. Necrosis is not reversible. Classification of Necrosis Avascular necrosis Avascular
