Cleaning and dressing options are key to success and failure in the treatment of injuries. The reptile skin structure, skin cycling cycles and environmental needs are different from those of terrestrial feeding, and inappropriate handling can lead to infections, dehydration or skin rinsing abnormalities. A comprehensive, informative and operational programme is presented below to help you with initial treatment and day-to-day care at home, while knowing when to visit.
The main points of the assessment of the injury are the colour of the wound, the nature of the seepage, whether hemorrhage is excessive, whether the edges are neat, whether it is accompanied by swelling, the tissues of death, etc. Pay attention to the sensitivity and water seepage of the wounds during the rinse period; avoid frequent torn wounds if the rinse is not completed. All-body signals of body temperature, appetite, activity level, etc. are recorded, and all-body signs of infection (sleeping, food denial, abnormal breathing, etc.) are observed. The principle of wound cleanliness gives priority to the use of physico-saline water (or sterile distillation water) for washing and the removal of contamination by mild metabolism. Incentive disinfectants such as alcohol and double-oxygen water are used in open wounds, fragile tissues and slow healing. Low concentrations and low irritating disinfectants (e.g. diluted iodine volts or low chlorine concentrations) may be appropriate for local disinfection needs, but salt water is the dominant daily use. The choice of dressing and cover principle is the preferred non-adhesive dressing (e.g., non-adhesive gauze) which directly covers the wound, prevents adhesive wounds and facilitates clean-up during substitution. More gaseous dressing can be selected for wounds with seepages and wet environments, supplemented, where necessary, by a wet layer to avoid excessive wetting leading to skin decay. And avoid too tight a bandage to oppress the blood. When fixed, medical tape may be used, but not directly attached to the wound to avoid adhesion. The environment and daily care control the temperature and humidity of enclosure, avoiding extreme dryness or dampness, and giving preference to a stable skin and healing environment. Observation of the range of activities, feeding and defecation, maintenance of clean water sources, regular cleaning of areas and reduction of bacterial exposure. Try to give reptile rest in a safe and quiet environment and avoid stress. Observations and follow-up visits are conducted daily to check for changes in wounds, to record seepages, colours, edges, and the pace of skinning. Medical treatment should be provided as soon as possible in the event of a sustained increase in haemorrhage, visible haemorrhage, septification, elevated body temperature, and refusal of food for more than 2-3 days.
II. Recommended measures (operational points) for preparation of sterile physiological water, clean cotton balls or sterile gauze, non-adhesive dressings, air-traffic dressings, medical tape, disposable gloves, shrubs, scissors (to be clean when tailoring dressings). Cleaning steps (in the case of a single case, if the wound is larger, please operate under the direction of a veterinarian)1 allow the reptiles to be quiet, gentle and steady, and avoid the struggle causing the wound to expand. 2) First the stains around the wound are light-swapped and then slowly washed with the physico-saline water to remove the stains and scraps as far as possible. 3) If there is a degenerative tissue on the edge of the wound or a large particle alien, avoid pulling and pulling, then the record is taken and processed by the veterinarian. 4) Use clean cotton balls with light swabs to keep the wound dry and avoid excessive irritant substance exposure. 5) If local disinfection is necessary, select low concentrations and low irritant disinfectants, then use them and then use them to smooth them with salt water to avoid residual irritation. 6) To dry the wound naturally or gently and then cover the dressing. The coatings and coatings select non-adhesive dressings to cover the wounds directly and are then protected by aerobic materials, while the outer layer is softly fixed with medical tape to avoid oppression. If the wound is seepage, the sorbent layer is increased appropriately by seepage; if it is not visible seepage, it can be relatively dry and reduce bacterial reproduction from wet packages. The change of dressing is made once a day at the beginning of the monitoring and adjusted to the condition of the wound for one to two days; greater care should be taken to avoid damage to the fresh skin during the pelvis period. Every day, changes in wounds, appetite, activity and body temperature are recorded. In case of fever, continuous haemorrhaging or injury expansion, immediate medical attention is provided.
iii. A complete response (from first aid to recovery of normal care) Quietly placed in a temperature-controlled environment, 0-24 hours; initial cleaning and decontamination. The wound is covered with non-adhesive dressing, which is slightly fixed. Avoid violent activity. If the haemorrhage is greater than the size of the wound, contact the veterinary doctor as soon as possible and refer it if necessary. 2-3 days to review the wound and assess the seepage. Replace dressing as necessary and continue to use mild disinfectant. Maintain appropriate humidity and temperature to ensure that skinning periods do not unduly irritate wounds. New tissues and a gradual improvement in the colour of the wounds on the seventh day can continue the care available; if seepage or swelling still occurs, a veterinary assessment is required to assess whether local drugs or systematic treatment are needed. The 2nd to 4th week saw the pace of healing and gradually reduced the frequency of cleaning and substitution. Continue to monitor the stinging process to avoid the tearing of the wound. The recognition of adequate nutrition, proteins, minerals and vitamins and the promotion of organizational rehabilitation. The early recovery and re-assessment of the wounds are fully healing, maintaining a clean and unstimulated living environment and preventing relapse or re-injury. In the event of repeated trauma or chronic infection, the veterinary doctor is consulted to develop a long-term care programme.
IV. Special indications of differences in the types of reptiles: snakes, lizards, turtles, etc., have different needs for humidity, temperature, dermatology, etc., as well as for wound care. If not, please give priority to reptile specialist veterinarians. Risks of self-pest: Avoiding self-pumping to reptile users with unknown doses of drugs or veterinary drugs. Appropriate medication and care programmes are developed by doctors based on injuries, skinning progress and physical condition. The red line for medical treatment: sustained haemorrhage, sepsis, spread of haematoma, refusal to eat with fever or difficulty of breathing, obstruction of skin skin, etc. should be addressed as soon as possible.
If you want, I can help you to refine these steps into a targeted, small list and daily carding form, depending on the specific type of pet you have (a snake, a lizard, a turtle, a turtle, etc.) and the actual condition of the wound, to ensure that you can take care of them more safely.