Topical Wound Medications

Authors

Britta S. Leise, Equine Surgery, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. Electronic address: bleise@lsu.edu.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2018

Abstract

Topical therapies are used in equine wound healing to clean and decontaminate the wound environment after acute injury and to promote healing and decrease the risk of infection once the wound has initially been treated. Evolving antibiotic resistance has prompted judicious use of systemic antimicrobials, particularly in the treatment of local infections, such as wounds. The use of topical antiseptics to disinfect acute wounds and topical antimicrobials to manage chronic wounds is necessary to achieve successful healing. In addition, many topical medications can alter the wound environment to promote rapid and effective wound healing.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice

First Page

485

Last Page

498

Recommended Citation

Leise, B. S. (2018). Topical Wound Medications. The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, 34 (3), 485-498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2018.07.006