Information
Length
1 hour
Category
Surgical
Publish Date
02 March 2016
Revisions
01 | 02 March 2024 |
About this Course
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.
Course Content
Dog bites: treatment and management | Show activities |
---|---|
Dog bites | |
Dog bites: treatment and management quiz |