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The Science of Decontaminating Subcutaneous Tissue: How Much Lavage is Enough?
12 minutes Posted Aug 8, 2025 at 5:00 am.
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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered exactly how much lavage solution is needed to effectively decontaminate a surgical wound? This question, so common in veterinary operating rooms, finally has an evidence-based answer. Dr. Vanna Dickerson and veterinary student Cody Westmoreland from Texas A&M University join us to discuss their groundbreaking research on subcutaneous tissue lavage. Their study, published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research, reveals that using just 2.5 mi...