Best practices for use of regional limb perfusion in a field setting

Abstract

Regional limb perfusion is an effective method of local antimicrobial delivery to the distal extremities of the horse. This technique is easy to perform and can augment the treatment of infectious orthopaedic injuries and wounds. Understanding the benefits and limitations of the procedure, recognising appropriate case selection and optimising the approach to regional limb perfusion will enable the field practitioner to incorporate this technique into their clinical approach and skillset, and implement it effectively.