Traumatic wounds

Question 1

Bite wounds

Answer 1

lead to serious infection and can develop rapid

Inoculation of oral flora into the skin, local infection, abscess pain, loss of function
Osteomyelitis, meningitis, sepsis, endocarditis, brain abscess, disease transmission

Use antiseptic and antimicrobial topicals
check lymph nodes adjacent to injury
follow up 24-48 hours post injury

Question 2

human bite wound

Answer 2

Antibiotics and tetanus is typical

High risk of infection

Hepatitis and HIV need to be considered

Question 3

Dog bites

Answer 3

lacerations punctures crush injuries

Rabies
Very low infection rate with treatment
Need to involve local health authorities

Question 4

cat bites

Answer 4

tiny sharp teeth
Deep puncture wounds, difficult to irrigate higher rate of infection with puncture wounds

Consider opening with scalpel for easier cleaning- surgical consult

Question 5

bite treatments

Answer 5

short term use of antiseptics if at risk for infection

Thorough irrigation

Aggressive debridement

Test sensation, monitor for infection