Bandaging and Casting

Synopsis

Shows examples of various types of bandaging, mainly of the knee. Show the application of a Robert Jones dressing to the forelimb well and a hoof bandage plaster cast and Scotchcast being applied to the forelimb of the standing horse. (Only one type of fibreglass cast is shown. No padding is shown under the cast, and that could lead to pressurenecrosis. Difficulties of positioning of the leg undergeneral anaesthesia for plaster casts is not covered, nor is the need to avoid indentation of the plaster.)

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 47 min.

Year of production

198

Availability

Hire; 1997 hire: £13.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Uses

Veterinary students and nurses.

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

bandaging techniques; horses; veterinary procedures

Production Company

Name

University of Sydney

Distributor

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education