Citation

Edlich RF, Spengler MD, Rodeheaver GT, Silloway KA, Morgan RF. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 1986; 4(3): 595-604.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3720657

Abstract

Mammalian bites have reached epidemic proportions with more than one half million people being bitten by an animal or another person. Although the bite wound may initially appear to be innocuous, it may lead to severe complication that can be prevented by a timely and comprehensive treatment program that is outlined in this report. Our approach to these challenging injuries includes a complete evaluation of the injury, planned surgical intervention, antimicrobial therapy, immunoprophylaxis, and appropriate postoperative care.

Language: en