Bite Size CPD: Advances in Wound Management

Date: Thursday 1st March, 2012 - Thursday 1st March, 2012
Start time: 7:00 PM
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Cost: £28

Provider: The College of Animal Welfare

Wound management in veterinary medicine is fast becoming a hot topic. There are vast numbers of wound dressings available, promising reduced wound healing time and better anti-bacterial action. The development of antibiotic resistance by some organisms is forcing companies to develop newer ways of achieving asepsis without routine oral administration of antibacterials. Silver dressings, honey dressings and sub-atmospheric pressure therapy are all increasingly being marketed as new developments in wound care and being used in both the human and veterinary fields.

Delegates will consider:
• Types of wounds seen in veterinary patients
• Initial wound management
• Primary contact dressings available – when and how to use
• ‘New’ methods of wound management including maggots, honey and silver dressings
• Sub-atmospheric pressure therapy (VAC)
• When to advise specialist treatment

Who is it for?

Student Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Nurses, and Veterinary Surgeons who are interested in learning more about wound management.

The Speakers

Samantha Woods BSc MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS - Senior Clinical Training Scholar in Small Animal Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

The Venue

The College of Animal Welfare
9 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

2 hours

Registration and Booking

Click here to reserve your place