Maggots set to clean up

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Now then would a vegan agree to the exploitation of these little creatures? BRACE yourself, maggots ahead. Those of a sensitive nature — look away now. Maggots have for some time been recognised as useful in the treatment of wounds. The problem is, they carry a strong “yuck factor”. But Nursing Times (Nov 7) reports on research which could result in the little chaps playing a more central role in wound healing. The research found that using maggots rather than special

dressings to treat pressure ulcers saves cash. Used on 10 per cent to 20 per cent of infected wounds, maggots could save the NHS up to £30 million a year. A nurse specialist who has used maggots for ten years says that her colleagues are squeamish. Patients, on the other hand, often request maggot therapy. Peter H

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Is it exploiting them or giving them a free meal? What do they do with them when the treatment is over?

peter VV <swpgh01 Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 12:56:09 PMRe: Maggots set to clean up

 

 

Now then would a vegan agree to the exploitation of these little creatures?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRACE yourself, maggots ahead. Those of a sensitive nature — look away now. Maggots have for some time been recognised as useful in the treatment of wounds. The problem is, they carry a strong “yuck factor”.

 

 

 

 

 

But Nursing Times (Nov 7) reports on research which could result in the little chaps playing a more central role in wound healing. The research found that using maggots rather than special dressings to treat pressure ulcers saves cash. Used on 10 per cent to 20 per cent of infected wounds, maggots could save the NHS up to £30 million a year. A nurse specialist who has used maggots for ten years says that her colleagues are squeamish. Patients, on the other hand, often request maggot therapy.

 

 

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If it is exploitation then I guess we would all be against it. I believe the maggots are being fed. Maybe they don't find that to be a bad thing.

 

Jo

 

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peter VV

Monday, November 20, 2006 8:56 PM

Re: Maggots set to clean up

 

Now then would a vegan agree to the exploitation of these little creatures?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRACE yourself, maggots ahead. Those of a sensitive nature — look away now. Maggots have for some time been recognised as useful in the treatment of wounds. The problem is, they carry a strong “yuck factor”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

But Nursing Times (Nov 7) reports on research which could result in the little chaps playing a more central role in wound healing. The research found that using maggots rather than special dressings to treat pressure ulcers saves cash. Used on 10 per cent to 20 per cent of infected wounds, maggots could save the NHS up to £30 million a year. A nurse specialist who has used maggots for ten years says that her colleagues are squeamish. Patients, on the other hand, often request maggot therapy.

 

 

Peter H

 

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I believe that they are being entrapped and their short lifecycle probably ended prematurely ( arent they supposed to turn into flies? ) The Valley Vegan...........jo <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi Peter If it is exploitation then I guess we would all be against it. I believe the maggots are being fed. Maybe they don't find that to be a bad

thing. Jo - peter VV Monday, November 20, 2006 8:56 PM Re: Maggots set to clean up Now then would a vegan agree to the exploitation of these little creatures? BRACE yourself, maggots ahead. Those of a sensitive nature — look away now. Maggots have for some time been recognised as useful in the treatment of wounds. The problem is, they carry a strong “yuck factor”. But Nursing Times (Nov 7) reports on research which could result in the little chaps playing a more central role in wound healing. The research found that using maggots rather than special dressings to treat pressure ulcers saves cash. Used on 10 per cent to 20 per cent of infected wounds, maggots could save the NHS up to £30 million a year. A nurse specialist who has used maggots for ten years says that her colleagues are squeamish. Patients, on the other hand, often request maggot

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You are probably right. I would guess that at the end of the treatment they wash them away with disinfectant. But I could be wrong. They might remove them and take them back to the maggott nursery to breed some more. As you said, their life cycle is short and they must have fresh supplies. sharonpeter VV <swpgh01 wrote: I believe that they are being entrapped and their short lifecycle probably ended prematurely ( arent they supposed to turn

into flies? ) The Valley Vegan...........jo <jo.heartwork > wrote: Hi Peter If it is exploitation then I guess we would all be against it. I believe the maggots are being fed. Maybe they don't find that to be a bad thing. Jo - peter VV Monday, November 20, 2006 8:56 PM Re: Maggots set to clean up Now then would a vegan agree to the exploitation of these little creatures? BRACE yourself, maggots ahead. Those of a sensitive nature — look away now. Maggots have for some time been recognised as useful in the treatment of wounds. The problem is, they carry a strong “yuck factor”. But Nursing Times (Nov 7) reports on research which could result in the little chaps playing a more central role in wound healing. The research found that using maggots rather than special dressings to treat pressure ulcers saves cash. Used on 10 per cent to 20 per cent of infected wounds, maggots could save the NHS up to £30 million a year. A nurse specialist who has used maggots for ten years says that her colleagues are squeamish. Patients, on the other hand, often request maggot therapy. Peter H Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Peter H All new Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine

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seen them remove them one at a time with tweezers

but do not know all the procedures from end to end

Shhhhh Nov 21, 2006 2:40 PM Re: Maggots set to clean up

You are probably right. I would guess that at the end of the treatment they wash them away with disinfectant. But I could be wrong. They might remove them and take them back to the maggott nursery to breed some more. As you said, their life cycle is short and they must have fresh supplies.

 

sharonpeter VV <swpgh01 wrote:

 

 

 

I believe that they are being entrapped and their short lifecycle probably ended prematurely ( arent they supposed to turn into flies? )

 

The Valley Vegan...........jo <jo.heartwork > wrote:

 

 

 

Hi Peter

 

If it is exploitation then I guess we would all be against it. I believe the maggots are being fed. Maybe they don't find that to be a bad thing.

 

Jo

 

-

peter VV

Monday, November 20, 2006 8:56 PM

Re: Maggots set to clean up

 

Now then would a vegan agree to the exploitation of these little creatures?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRACE yourself, maggots ahead. Those of a sensitive nature look away now. Maggots have for some time been recognised as useful in the treatment of wounds. The problem is, they carry a strong yuck factor.

 

 

 

 

 

But Nursing Times (Nov 7) reports on research which could result in the little chaps playing a more central role in wound healing. The research found that using maggots rather than special dressings to treat pressure ulcers saves cash. Used on 10 per cent to 20 per cent of infected wounds, maggots could save the NHS up to £30 million a year. A nurse specialist who has used maggots for ten years says that her colleagues are squeamish. Patients, on the other hand, often request maggot therapy.

 

 

Peter H

 

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