Comparison of Manuka honey (Manuka Nd, G) and etacridine lactate (Rivanol) applications in the treatment of infected wounds in cat

Background: Ethacridine lactate (Rivanol) has been used as an antibacterial drug in the treatment of infected wounds formany years. Although Manuka honey has been used in the treatment of burns, ulcers and infected wounds in human medicine for many years, its use in veterinary medicine is new. Manuka honey has been found to provide rapid cicatrizationand lower chronic pain levels, to prevent bad odor, and has antibacterial properties. The aim of this study was to comparethe effects of Etacridine lactate and Manuka honey in the treatment of infected wounds in cats.Materials, Methods & Results: In this study, 32 cats, with infected wounds in different areas on their body, were used.Cats were divided into two groups. The Rivanol group (n = 16) consisted of 6 female and 10 male cats aged 4 ± 3 yearsfrom different breeds and in several weights. Manuka group (n = 16) consisted of 7 male and 9 female cats of differentbreeds and weight and aged 4 ± 2 years. Rivanol was applied to the first group and Manuka honey (Manuka Nd, G) wasapplied to the second group. First measurements were recorded after the surgical debridement of the wound area. Fourmeasurements were made every 3 days. The size (length - width) of the wounds was measured and recorded. ParenteralMarbofloxacin was administered orally in all cases. In order to prevent the contact of the cases with the dressing, the collar was worn. In the Rivanol group, when the first measurement values (length: 4.29 ± 2.78 cm, width: 2.13 ± 0.58 cm)and the 4th measurement values (length: 2.21 ± 1.37 cm, width: 1.06 ± 0.41 cm) were compared, there was a decrease inthe wound size. In the Manuka group, when the first measurement values (length 2.84 ± 1.51 cm, width: 2.01 ± 1.03cm)and the 4th measurement values (length: 1.42 ± 1.10 cm, width: 0.90 ± 0.72cm) were compared, the wound sizes werediminished as in the Rivanol group. In all measurement...(AU)

Comparison of Manuka honey (Manuka Nd, G) and etacridine lactate (Rivanol) applications in the treatment of infected wounds in cat

Background: Ethacridine lactate (Rivanol) has been used as an antibacterial drug in the treatment of infected wounds formany years. Although Manuka honey has been used in the treatment of burns, ulcers and infected wounds in human medicine for many years, its use in veterinary medicine is new. Manuka honey has been found to provide rapid cicatrizationand lower chronic pain levels, to prevent bad odor, and has antibacterial properties. The aim of this study was to comparethe effects of Etacridine lactate and Manuka honey in the treatment of infected wounds in cats.Materials, Methods & Results: In this study, 32 cats, with infected wounds in different areas on their body, were used.Cats were divided into two groups. The Rivanol group (n = 16) consisted of 6 female and 10 male cats aged 4 ± 3 yearsfrom different breeds and in several weights. Manuka group (n = 16) consisted of 7 male and 9 female cats of differentbreeds and weight and aged 4 ± 2 years. Rivanol was applied to the first group and Manuka honey (Manuka Nd, G) wasapplied to the second group. First measurements were recorded after the surgical debridement of the wound area. Fourmeasurements were made every 3 days. The size (length - width) of the wounds was measured and recorded. ParenteralMarbofloxacin was administered orally in all cases. In order to prevent the contact of the cases with the dressing, the collar was worn. In the Rivanol group, when the first measurement values (length: 4.29 ± 2.78 cm, width: 2.13 ± 0.58 cm)and the 4th measurement values (length: 2.21 ± 1.37 cm, width: 1.06 ± 0.41 cm) were compared, there was a decrease inthe wound size. In the Manuka group, when the first measurement values (length 2.84 ± 1.51 cm, width: 2.01 ± 1.03cm)and the 4th measurement values (length: 1.42 ± 1.10 cm, width: 0.90 ± 0.72cm) were compared, the wound sizes werediminished as in the Rivanol group. In all measurement...

Uso da técnica dos “Três L’s” no tratamento de ferida cutânea / “Three-L” technique on the treatment of skin injuries in horses / Tecnica de “los tres L” en el tratamiento de heridas cutáneas en caballos

Os ferimentos de pele são frequentes no atendimento clínico de equinos e, com isso, encontram- se na literatura vários protocolos terapêuticos referentes ao seu tratamento. No entanto, em busca de técnicas que acelerem o reparo celular e que ainda promovam uma cicatrização de qualidade, a fisioterapia aliada ao manejo clínico tem apresentado grandes vantagens. O caso descrito neste trabalho relata a utilização da técnica dos “Três L's”, que representa a associação de um curativo de baixa fricção à aplicação da pomada à base de Leptospermum scoparium, seguida da laserterapia, em uma ferida de grande extensão na face de uma potra Quarto de Milha. O metilglioxal, componente da pomada, tem potente propriedade anti-inflamatória e antibacteriaria, além de promover um ambiente adequado para a cicatrização. Já a fotobioestimulação promovida pelo LASER tem relação direta com a síntese de ATP celular, na redução da fase inflamatória e estimulação da fase proliferativa. A associação destes métodos apresentou bom resultado no caso relatado.

Skin injuries are often present on the equine medicine routine, and several therapeutic protocols aiming their treatment are described in literature. However, new techniques able to accelerate tissue repair and improve healing quality are under constant investigation. Thus, physical therapy has been proven as an ally on multiple clinical approaches, resulting in many advantageous outcomes. This case report describes the use of the "three-L technique" on an extensive face wound of a Quarter Horse filly. This technique consists on associating, within a daily wound-dressing protocol, a low frequency ointment friction (with Leptospermum scoparium in its composition), followed by laser therapy. Methylglyoxal, one of the main components of the ointment used, has potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, added to its capability in promoting a proper healing environment. Photobiostimulation provided by LASER directly affects cellular ATP synthesis, also reducing the inflammatory phase and aiding in the proliferative phase stimulation. Association of the aforementioned methods presented positive outcomes on the present case report.

Heridas cutáneas son constantes en la rutina clínica en la medicina equina y diversos tratamientos son descritos en la literatura. Sin embargo, nuevas técnicas que puedan acelerar la reparación de tejidos y mejorar la cualidad de cicatrización son constantemente investigadas. De esta forma, la fisioterapia es un poderoso aliado en el enfoque clínico, con resultados provechosos. Este informe de caso describe el uso de la técnica de “los tres L” en el tratamiento de una herida muy grande en la cara de una potra Cuarto de Milla. La técnica consiste en la asociación de una fricción de baja frecuencia con pomada a base de Leptospermum scoparium, con consecutiva aplicación de laserterapia. El metilglioxal, componente de la pomada, ejerce un potente efecto anti-inflamatorio e anti-bacteriano, además de promocionar un entorno favorable por la cicatrización. La fotobioestimulación fomentada por elLASER afecta directamente la síntesis de ATp, con la reducción de la fase inflamatoria y la estimulación de la fase proliferativa. La asociación de los métodos supra mencionados tuviera resultados positivos en el presente informe de caso.

Uso da técnica dos “Três Ls” no tratamento de ferida cutânea / “Three-L” technique on the treatment of skin injuries in horses / Tecnica de “los tres L” en el tratamiento de heridas cutáneas en caballos

Os ferimentos de pele são frequentes no atendimento clínico de equinos e, com isso, encontram- se na literatura vários protocolos terapêuticos referentes ao seu tratamento. No entanto, em busca de técnicas que acelerem o reparo celular e que ainda promovam uma cicatrização de qualidade, a fisioterapia aliada ao manejo clínico tem apresentado grandes vantagens. O caso descrito neste trabalho relata a utilização da técnica dos “Três L's”, que representa a associação de um curativo de baixa fricção à aplicação da pomada à base de Leptospermum scoparium, seguida da laserterapia, em uma ferida de grande extensão na face de uma potra Quarto de Milha. O metilglioxal, componente da pomada, tem potente propriedade anti-inflamatória e antibacteriaria, além de promover um ambiente adequado para a cicatrização. Já a fotobioestimulação promovida pelo LASER tem relação direta com a síntese de ATP celular, na redução da fase inflamatória e estimulação da fase proliferativa. A associação destes métodos apresentou bom resultado no caso relatado.(AU)

Skin injuries are often present on the equine medicine routine, and several therapeutic protocols aiming their treatment are described in literature. However, new techniques able to accelerate tissue repair and improve healing quality are under constant investigation. Thus, physical therapy has been proven as an ally on multiple clinical approaches, resulting in many advantageous outcomes. This case report describes the use of the "three-L technique" on an extensive face wound of a Quarter Horse filly. This technique consists on associating, within a daily wound-dressing protocol, a low frequency ointment friction (with Leptospermum scoparium in its composition), followed by laser therapy. Methylglyoxal, one of the main components of the ointment used, has potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, added to its capability in promoting a proper healing environment. Photobiostimulation provided by LASER directly affects cellular ATP synthesis, also reducing the inflammatory phase and aiding in the proliferative phase stimulation. Association of the aforementioned methods presented positive outcomes on the present case report.(AU)

Heridas cutáneas son constantes en la rutina clínica en la medicina equina y diversos tratamientos son descritos en la literatura. Sin embargo, nuevas técnicas que puedan acelerar la reparación de tejidos y mejorar la cualidad de cicatrización son constantemente investigadas. De esta forma, la fisioterapia es un poderoso aliado en el enfoque clínico, con resultados provechosos. Este informe de caso describe el uso de la técnica de “los tres L” en el tratamiento de una herida muy grande en la cara de una potra Cuarto de Milla. La técnica consiste en la asociación de una fricción de baja frecuencia con pomada a base de Leptospermum scoparium, con consecutiva aplicación de laserterapia. El metilglioxal, componente de la pomada, ejerce un potente efecto anti-inflamatorio e anti-bacteriano, además de promocionar un entorno favorable por la cicatrización. La fotobioestimulación fomentada por elLASER afecta directamente la síntesis de ATp, con la reducción de la fase inflamatoria y la estimulación de la fase proliferativa. La asociación de los métodos supra mencionados tuviera resultados positivos en el presente informe de caso.(AU)