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- Title
Examining evidence on dog bite injuries and their management in children.
- Authors
Murray, Gemma Elizabeth
- Abstract
Dog bites are common injuries in children. The effects of such injuries can be devastating for the children concerned and their families. It is therefore important to provide holistic care and to consider psychological well-being as well as physical recovery. There should be clear guidelines for professionals about reporting dog bites and safeguarding. The literature recommends primary closure of the dog bite wound unless an infection is present. Literature also suggests that prophylactic antibiotics are ineffective in preventing infection except in hand injuries, although they are still routinely used in practice. This article recommends further research, support and education on dog bites in children, as well as national guidelines.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; TREATMENT for bites &; stings; LEGISLATION; BACTERIAL vaccines; BITES &; stings; CHILDREN'S accident prevention; DOGS; EMERGENCY medical services; MEDICAL protocols; TETANUS; WOUND care; WOUND infections; SYMPTOMS; PSYCHOLOGY; PREVENTION
- Publication
Nursing Children & Young People, 2017, Vol 29, Issue 3, p35
- ISSN
2046-2336
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7748/ncyp.2017.e859