Our next clinical club focuses on the value of skin care and wound lavage as part of the wound management process. (15th October 2025) 
It's not always considered that surrounding skin can contribute to healing delay and with some wounds crusting, accumulation of exudate and debris can contribute to continued inflammation and discomfort that inhibits healing and invites patient interference. 
In this session we'll explore a range of cases where care of the surrounding skin with simple measures makes a considerable impact on the welfare of the patient and the positive progression of wound healing. 
We will cover: 

• Use of shampoo and skin cleansers as a method to reduce bioburden surrounding wounds to reduce associated inflammation and optimise skin health. 
• Wound lavage and autolytic debridement to reduce bioburden
• Simple methods that can help on a budget and the introduction of novel techniques to assist in rapid debridement of large areas of superficial, devitalised tissue. 

Our 6th Clinical Club covering the subject of healing delay and the common reasons why wounds don't seem to want to heal.  Subjects covered include a short review of the normal physiology of wound healing and the most common factors that inhibit normal wound progression. 
These include movement, tissue deficit, patient interference and wound infection. 
This session features special guest Prof Jon Hall, European and Royal College Specialist in small animal surgery as he shares his insights with Georgie Hollis and discusses cases that they have supported over the years. 

Georgie Hollis describes the science associated with sub bandage pressures and discusses the factors that can influence the damage caused. This session explains the principles of a standard bandage, the layers involved. Robert Jones and the modified Robert Jones are discussed and compared to casting and splinting as our preferred method for immobilisation. 

A section covering Q&A is included where questions raised during the live session are answered. 
These include: 

• Should you use cotton wool or orthopaedic under padding between toes?
• Is an open toe bandage better than a closed toe and when would you use each?
• Should orthopaedic under padding be rolled up and down the limb, or cut at the top and started at the foot for each layer? 

NB: Current UK OSCE standards are to bandage up the limb with orthopaedic underpadding, cut at the top and start again at the foot for another layer.  Our view on this is explained during the session. Students - please be aware if you are studying for exams you should follow the practice recommended by your tutors. 

If you feel your practice could benefit from a review of your bandaging techniques we are happy to discuss your needs and adapt our training to suit you. contact us:  

Our next clinical club will cover the common complications caused by bandages and the physics and factors that contribute to potentially disastrous outcomes. If you've previously registered for our clinical club you don't need to do anything. You will get an e-mail reminder to join live or catchup when you can. If you're not already registered click on the image or link below to register.

Georgie Hollis and Kirsty Thorner RVN and account manager for Byotrol UK explore the care of surgical instruments to ensure the cleaning and processing techniques give your kit the life span they deserve while maintaining infection control standards. 
Catch up with the recording below. Don't forget to click or scan the link to create your CPD certificate. 

Our third clinical club hosted by Georgie Hollis explores the practical applications of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for veterinary use. The session includes the principles of NPWT, the practical application, clinical challenges, indications and contraindications. 
This session is applicable to both Vets and nurses across first opinion and referral practice. The live session included interactive voting and discussion with the edited recording now available as a condensed 20 minute version. 
The session is supported by Aluco Health Ltd with information on their veterinary specific NPWT system including rental and purchasing options. To request more information about the Aluco Guardian™ NPWT system visit ​www.alucohealth.com

Our second clinical club of 2025 was a hosted, interactive sessions where attendees voted on their experiences and feelings about heat pad injuries. Live data was discussed along with possible options to avoid injuries along with potential ideas for improvements in industry standards and reporting of adverse events.