Dog bites: treatment and management

There are many kinds of lacerations and wounds that need attention, with this course focusing on dog bites.

 Learning outcomes of this short course are to help you:

• know the important points in history and assessment of dog bites
• understand the management of dog bites
• know when antibiotics are required
• know when a tetanus booster is required
• know the principles of dog bite prevention.

Acknowledgements

This content has been created by Dr Karen Falloon MBChB, FRNZCGP, PhD. Senior lecturer Goodfellow Unit. Reviewed by Dr Hazel Fuiava, MBChB, Dip Paeds, FRNZCGP.