Bites Flashcards
what is a common pathogen found in wound infections from dog bites?
Pasteurella Multocida
Are dog bites a MER?
yes
antibiotics for dog bites
amoxicillin/clauvanate (augmentin) 875mg BID
Clindamycin + fluorquinolone (cipro) if PNC allergy
reason for antibiotics with dog bites
infection
face >24 hrs
extremity >8 hours w out irrigation
immunocompromised
crush injury/contamination
bites on hands and feet
which animal bites has a higher infection rate than other domesticated animals?
cat bites
cat bite infections are due to what pathogen most of the time
Pasturella
antibiotics should be directed against what pathogen with wild animals?
aeromonas hydrophila
what is the indicated antibiotic if you got bit with a alligator or crocodile
Bactrim
ocean water bite antibiotics should be directed against what
Vibrio
treatment for salt water bites
doxy plus ceftriaxone
what is the incubation period for mosquito borne disease
48 hrs to one year or more
what should you consult prior to operations for treating bites
CDC and PREVMED
