Kruuse Manuka Case Study - Cat: Case History: Breed and Sex: Male domestic short hair Wound location and presentation: Abdominal abscesses as a result of bite wounds. Management: Wounds were throroughly debrided and lavaged to reveal the extent of injury. The cat was an exceptional patient and continued to allow management without sedation. Kruuse Manuka AD was used to help debride, control wound infection and encourage granulation. As with wounds of this type and due to the osmotic action of the honey, a secondary dressing was required that would be capable of high absorption. As cost was an issue in this case, a sterile sanitary pad was used as a substitute for commercial absorbent dressings held in place using stay sutures and umbilical tape. Debrided wounds packed with Kruuse Manuka AD – 07-11-11 Dressing change was initially at 2-3 day intervals until healthy granulation tissue became apparent and discharge reduced. Absorbent tie over dressing in place. The cat continued to be tolerant to dressing changes and allowed management without sedation. Packing of the wounds with Kruuse Manuka AD continued, covered by the tie over absorbent dressing, with changes at 3 days. Healthy granulation tissue is evident and sloughy tissue reduced by the action of the Kruuse Manuka AD www.kruuse.com
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