ABSTRACT
Aseptic gloves should be worn when dealing with wounds. In bleeding wounds, gentle pressure should be applied to the bleeding areas, preferably with sterile gauze or clean towels. When the bleeding doesn't stop, gentle pressure should be applied continuously on the wound on the way to the veterinarian to avoid excessive blood loss. In stable patients with mild blood loss, subcutaneous fluid therapy is effective. In most cases, treatment with analgesic drugs should be continued for a few days to 1 week. In some cases, however, it is necessary to give painkillers for longer periods. In older wounds, samples for bacteriological culturing and susceptibility testing are taken. Bleeding from damaged bigger blood vessels must be stopped by ligation or cauterization. Diffuse bleeding can be stopped by applying gentle pressure to the bleeding surface. Antibiotics are indicated in heavily contaminated or infected wounds and in wounds of immunocompromised birds.
