Bites

CKS

Thorough irrigation is important. Assess risk of tetanus, rabies, HIV, hepatitis B/C.

Cat/Human bite: Give prophylaxis

Dog: Give prophylaxis if puncture wound; bite to hand, foot, face, joint, tendon, ligament; immunocompromised/diabetic/asplenic/cirrhotic/ presence of prosthetic valve or prosthetic joint