Bite Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What are important considerations in history and examination of bite injuries?
A
History.
Allergies
Medications
Past Medical History
Last Ate
Events:
Location
Systemic upset
Purulent discharge
Examination:
Evidence erythema
Purulent discharge
Residual material
NV Status
Tendon Injury
Near Joint Capsule
2
Q
Describe management of bites
A
X-RAYS - Underlying fracture/Residual material
Management - Antibiotics, tetanus, rabies
Initial washout with saline, control bleeding.
3
Q
Most common organisms with bite?
A
Animal Bite = Pasteurella
Human bite = Eikenella
