Tisha A. Harper, DVM, DACVS, discusses common complications associated with external coaptation*, and how can their occurrence be minimized. Along with general guidelines, she reviews common bandaging problems and complications. She also includes resources for educating clients about at-home bandage care.
*External coaptation refers to the use of casts, splints, bandages, hobbles, orthotics, or slings to help stabilize fractures or luxations, to reduce postoperative swelling, or to help manage and protect wounds.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, December 2017. Link.
INSIGHTS: This is a good article to review as a team so DVMs and technicians can discuss internal examples where bandaging issues presented problems. Use the take-home care guidelines as references for follow-up phone calls with clients following in-clinic experiences.