Human bites

March 2018 | by EMauthor


These can cause serious infections if not properly treated

Clean the wound thoroughly and irrigate the wound with saline

Debride the wound edges and remove any devitalised tissues

Leave wound open and cover lightly with betadine and jelonet, review after 3 days for delayed suture

Ensure patient is covered for tetanus

Antibiotics should be given to all human bites, co-amoxiclav

Council the patient about possibility of Hep B infection



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