Author(s): "Animal Medical Center, Lauderhill, FL"
Signalment: 6 year old, M/N Maltese
Presentation: Attacked by large dog; penrose drains placed at ER on Day 1. Day 4 after attack, skin appeared necrotic, drains removed and necrotic skin debrided.
Approximate Size of Area Treated (in cm2): 112 cm2
Total Energy Delivered (= Power x Time): Treated with 429 J total (4.4 J/cm2) each session, 12 laser therapy sessions over 32 days.
Other Treatments: Occlusive bandages with topical Manuka Honey, changed every other day after flushing with sterile saline.