Sample Case Study
#6 Horse - Crossbreed - Anterior left hock - Chronic |
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| Breed | Crossbreed | Wound Age | 2 months | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Age | Wound Location | Anterior left hock | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sex | Male | Wound Size | 15cm x 10 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Exudate Level | Necrotic Wound | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Was the wound treated prior to presentation? | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of First Presentation: | 11-08-2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Details of prior treatment Wound was previously managed prior to this referral using systemic antibiotics and topical hydrocortisone. |
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Presentation of Wound Longstanding traumatic wound to the anterior of the left hock. |
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Management Plan Manage local infection and debride excess granulation tissue. Prepare for pinch grafting. |
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General Photos    |
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Follow Ups
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Outcome Honey was successfully used in this case to assist in debridement and control of wound contamination prior to pinch grafting and referral back to the local practice. The wound continued to be managed by local veterinary practice. |
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Products Used Activon Manuka Honey TubeEclypse Adherent Super Absorbent DressingAdvazorb Plus Hydrophilic FoamActivon Manuka Honey Tube |
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The case reports within the library are generated by members using the dressing selection tool and the simple report software that is part of the process of ordering.
When a member orders a dressing a case a report is automatically opened. The animal details, initial presentation, management objectives and basic history are entered into a simple form which is submitted to complete the order. The products will be delivered within 3 days.
As the case progresses follow up details are entered with ongoing photographs of the wound using a 'manage my case reports' section. This section lists the member's ongoing cases where follow ups can be entered. Different dressings can be ordered as the case progresses to reflect the changing needs of the wound. The dressing selection tool can aid this process if required by filtering dressings that are suitable for the type of wound presented based on exudate level, contamination, tissue status or wound type.
Once the case is complete it is submitted and uploaded for publication within the library. The case below is an example of a completed case report as it appears in the library. It is hoped that cases such as this give insight to others facing challenging cases of their own and may give confidence in terms of technique and options for management.
How to become a member
Membership of the Veterinary Wound Library is through an annual fee of £138.00 which covers the development and facilitation of the library meaning that it can continue to offer more to it's members. Most importantly, it ensures that it maintains its independence.
Membership enables full access to all case reports and trial dressings which are free of charge in return for a completed case report which is easily completed and updated online. Members can also submit challenging cases to members of the Clinical Advisory Panel for one-to-one help and support.
For more information about becoming a member as well as a list of terms and conditions click Joining.
