Bumblefoot

MATERIALS NEEDED

All of the medical equipment can easily be found on the counter, unless otherwise indicated.
Must have at least two volunteers to perform this procedure

One to restrain the bird
One to administer the treatment

One raptor in need of bumblefoot treatment
Gloves for handling the raptor (welding gloves)
Castwrap (found in the draw under the scales for weighing birds) or large towel
Ace bandage
Small towel for absorbing fluids
Betadine soaked gauze pads (in glass jar on window sill)
Dilute Nolvasan (have a syringe or spray bottle filled)
Clean, dry gauze pads (in glass jar on window sill)
CEH cream
Rolled gauze
Bandage scissors (in drawer under medical counter)
VetWrap (may be in drawer, if not on counter)
Surgical tape

Helpful Tips!
- Lay out all materials needed on counter within your reach, but out of the way of where the bird will be laid.
- Cut the tape into strips on manageable length and stick to counter within easy reach.
- Remove some CEH cream from jar with a tongue depressor, never your fingers, and put on a gauze pad, ready for use.
!CAUTION!
- Never put your finger directly in the CEH cream.
- You could infect the whole jar with whatever bacteria may be on your fingers.


		MATERIALS NEEDED All of the medical equipment can easily be found on the counter, unless otherwise indicated. Must have at least two volunteers to perform this procedure One to restrain the bird One to administer the treatment One raptor in need of bumblefoot treatment Gloves for handling the raptor (welding gloves) Castwrap (found in the draw under the scales for weighing birds) or large towel Ace bandage Small towel for absorbing fluids Betadine soaked gauze pads (in glass jar on window sill) Dilute Nolvasan (have a syringe or spray bottle filled) Clean, dry gauze pads (in glass jar on window sill) CEH cream Rolled gauze Bandage scissors (in drawer under medical counter) VetWrap (may be in drawer, if not on counter) Surgical tape Helpful Tips! Lay out all materials needed on counter within your reach, but out of the way of where the bird will be laid. Cut the tape into strips on manageable length and stick to counter within easy reach. Remove some CEH cream from jar with a tongue depressor, never your fingers, and put on a gauze pad, ready for use. !CAUTION! Never put your finger directly in the CEH cream. You could infect the whole jar with whatever bacteria may be on your fingers.