|
|
Discussion on liquid bandaid OK to use in wound care
|
| Author |
Message |
Member:
9193
|
Posted on Friday, Feb 18, 2005 - 2:13 am:
Hello,
I was wondering if one can use the liquid bandaid products in horse wound care?
My horse has a slightly larger than stamp size scrape on his lower lateral hind pastern. I have been cleaning it twice daily with soap/water and applying bacitracin ointment. It is healing fine, but it has been rainy and the wound gets dirty quickly from sawdust, paddock mud and arena grit. I tried putting a bell boot on, but the wound is just where the boot rubs. Wrapping with vet wrap doesn't stay either.
I love using liquid bandaids on myself and my kids and was wondering if using a liquid bandaid would be a reasonable alternative to help keep the wound cleaner longer.
Thank you,
Debra
|
Moderator:
DrO
|
Posted on Friday, Feb 18, 2005 - 7:41 am:
I would switch to furacin spray, it will not trap dirt. I don't see a problem with the liquid bandage on scrapes but not on full skin thickness wounds.
DrO
|
Member:
9193
|
Posted on Friday, Feb 18, 2005 - 11:23 am:
The furacin spray sounds like a good idea..and a good addition to my first aid drawer at the barn.
I am unfamiliar with furacin spray. Do you clean/dry the wound and then spray the furacin on the wound? Does it have antibiotic properties that promotes healing and can be used in the initial treatment of a new wound in place of ointments and salves like bacitracin and Nolvasan?
Thank you,
Debra
|
Member:
Ajudson1
|
Posted on Friday, Feb 18, 2005 - 2:45 pm:
Deb,
You might also try EMT Gel. The info in the catalog says it reduces pain, itching and reduces bleeding. It also forms a barrier on the wound to prevent infection. Has collagen for new cell growth.
I got it at my feed store and used it when one of my horses had a nasty injury right under his eye. I think I used antibiotic cream right outa our bathroom med cabinet first, after cleaning the wound first of course.
After trying for a couple of days to keep the wound clean and flies off of it (fly mask rubbed on it, and stuck to it) I used the EMT Gel. Kinda gooey to work with but it did a good job in my case.
The liquid bandaids I've tried burn like the dickens, I wouldn't want to try putting it on a horse. The EMT don't burn....just a thought.
|
Moderator:
DrO
|
Posted on Saturday, Feb 19, 2005 - 7:49 am:
You should put the Furacin (you might find it labeled nitrofuazone) on a clean wound.
DrO
|
|
|
