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Why is sugar used as a wound dressing in small animals?
Why is sugar used as a wound dressing in small animals?
- To increase the osmolality of the wound
- To facilitate debridement of necrotic tissue (correct)
- To provide pain relief to the animals
- To promote the growth of bacteria in the wound
What is one of the actions of honey when used in wound management?
What is one of the actions of honey when used in wound management?
- Promotes the formation of necrotic tissue
- Inhibits the growth of bacteria (correct)
- Causes pain to the animal
- Draws fluid into the wound
Why are silver-impregnated bandages mentioned in the text?
Why are silver-impregnated bandages mentioned in the text?
- To describe their ineffectiveness in wound management
- To highlight their cost-effectiveness in veterinary medicine
- As an example of bandages available in various styles (correct)
- To demonstrate their promotion of bacterial growth
What is the purpose of liberally lavaging the wound with warm saline during bandage changes?
What is the purpose of liberally lavaging the wound with warm saline during bandage changes?
Which component of honey is primarily responsible for its antibacterial activity?
Which component of honey is primarily responsible for its antibacterial activity?
In wound healing, why is the use of honey advised to be limited to the inflammatory phase?
In wound healing, why is the use of honey advised to be limited to the inflammatory phase?
What is the significance of Leptospermum honey from the manuka bush in New Zealand?
What is the significance of Leptospermum honey from the manuka bush in New Zealand?
What is the primary role of silver in wound healing during the inflammatory phase?
What is the primary role of silver in wound healing during the inflammatory phase?
Which type of antibiotic is mentioned as aiding wound healing by donating zinc into the wound bed?
Which type of antibiotic is mentioned as aiding wound healing by donating zinc into the wound bed?
In what phase of wound healing are enzymatic agents typically used?
In what phase of wound healing are enzymatic agents typically used?
Why might maggot therapy be contraindicated in dry wounds?
Why might maggot therapy be contraindicated in dry wounds?
'Silver nanoparticles have been studied for which additional medical use besides their antimicrobial benefits?'
'Silver nanoparticles have been studied for which additional medical use besides their antimicrobial benefits?'
Why should oral administration of honey not be considered beneficial in wound healing?
Why should oral administration of honey not be considered beneficial in wound healing?
What is one reason why enzymatic debridement action can be slow?
What is one reason why enzymatic debridement action can be slow?
How do honey varieties with higher methylglyoxal levels differ from those with lower levels?
How do honey varieties with higher methylglyoxal levels differ from those with lower levels?
What is a potential drawback of using honey beyond the inflammatory phase in wound healing?
What is a potential drawback of using honey beyond the inflammatory phase in wound healing?
