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OPEN WOUND CARE
Basic Bandage Instructions
1. Clean wound by scrubbing with dilute Nolvasan or betadine. For
hydrotherapy and to further cleanse the wound, apply cold hose for
10-15 minutes daily.
2. Dry area well.
3. Apply disinfectant cream or solution as directed by the
veterinarian.
| 4.Apply Nonstick Telfa pad of appropriate size
to cover the entire wound. |
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| 5. Apply absorbent layer (if needed) using a
combine pad, diaper, or other recommended material. |
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| 6. Next, apply Gauze wrap. Completely cover the
pad with gauze overlapping by 50% each wrap around the leg.
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| 7. Apply vetwrap to help keep layers tight and
formed to the leg. Note: vetwrap constricts. Keep this in mind
when wrapping vetwrap around the leg. It is easy to get this
layer too tight.
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| 8. Apply Elasticon at the top and bottom of
bandage in order to hold the bandage to the hair and prevent
slipping of the bandage.
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9. Apply support wrap if necessary. This may need to be
incorporated into the bandage.
10. If you are unfamiliar with equine wound care or have questions
about bandaging, please ask a Red Oak staff member. They will be more
than happy to demonstrate the process for you
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