Wound Types - Donkey

Although wounds are given specific classifications, most have properties of several types. Indeed, there are seldom any classical wounds that affect nothing but the skin and are without any significant anatomical complications, apart from those afflicted in the course of elective or other surgical procedures.

Graze/abrasion/erosion

Bruise

Haematoma

Contusion

Puncture wound

Incised wound

Laceration

Complicated wound

Burns

References

• Knottenbelt, D. (2008) The principles and practice of wound mamagement In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 9

WOUND MANAGEMENT - DONKEY

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