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- Title
Dog bites.
- Authors
Thibault, Louis-Philippe; Rousseau, Elizabeth
- Abstract
The article offers information on the dog bites. it mentions treatment of dog bites starts with irrigation of the wound with saline solution and debridement including removal of foreign bodies and devitalized tissue. it also mentions dog bite wounds should be allowed to heal by secondary intention using suture tape and nylon sutures. it discusses the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for deep and puncture wounds.
- Subjects
DOG bites; SALINE injections; DEBRIDEMENT; SUTURES; PREVENTIVE medicine; ANTIBIOTICS; TREATMENT for bites &; stings; RABIES prevention; ANIMALS; BACTERIAL vaccines; DOGS; FACIAL injuries; GENITALIA; RABIES vaccines; TETANUS
- Publication
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 2018, Vol 190, Issue 4, pE113
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1503/cmaj.170684