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Topical Agents in Wound Management in Small Animals

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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?

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?

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?

To control odor and infection Signup and view all the answers

Which component of honey is primarily responsible for its antibacterial activity?

Methylglyoxal Signup and view all the answers

In wound healing, why is the use of honey advised to be limited to the inflammatory phase?

Continued use may desiccate the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Leptospermum honey from the manuka bush in New Zealand?

It has the highest methylglyoxal levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of silver in wound healing during the inflammatory phase?

Promotes angiogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibiotic is mentioned as aiding wound healing by donating zinc into the wound bed?

Bacitracin-zinc Signup and view all the answers

In what phase of wound healing are enzymatic agents typically used?

Inflammatory phase Signup and view all the answers

Why might maggot therapy be contraindicated in dry wounds?

Maggots require moisture to be effective Signup and view all the answers

'Silver nanoparticles have been studied for which additional medical use besides their antimicrobial benefits?'

'Anticancer uses' Signup and view all the answers

Why should oral administration of honey not be considered beneficial in wound healing?

The beneficial effects are not shown Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why enzymatic debridement action can be slow?

Enzymes are less effective on necrotic tissue Signup and view all the answers

How do honey varieties with higher methylglyoxal levels differ from those with lower levels?

They have higher bioactivity and are more bioactive Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using honey beyond the inflammatory phase in wound healing?

Traumatizing the healing tissue during removal Signup and view all the answers