bites

Question 1

how serious are occlusive bites? why?

Answer 1

not very. generally toddlers and superficial, rarely become infected

Question 2

where is an occlusive bite likely to cause problems

Answer 2

the hand- higher inf rate

Question 3

where are clenched fist injuries to the skin likely to be seen

Answer 3

dorsal surface of middle finger MCP joint, dominant hand

Question 4

most common aerobes of an infected human bite wound

Answer 4

Strep and Staph (aur)

Question 5

most common anaerobes of an infected human bite wound (3)

Answer 5

Eikenella corrodens, Provotella, Fusobacterium

Question 6

prophylaxis care of human bites

Answer 6

augmentin (amoxi/clavulanate), vigorous irrigation (and ROM, neurovascular assessment)

Question 7

2nd DrugsOC for prophylaxis of human bites (3)

Answer 7

Clinda OR doxycycline OR Bactrim

Question 8

bacteriology of a cat bite

Answer 8

Pasturella

Question 9

how likely are cat bites to become infected

Answer 9

30-50%

Question 10

tests to order for a bite wound

Answer 10

radiography and culture