A 7-year-old boy is bitten on the hand by a neighbour's dog. The wound is superficial but punctures the skin and is contaminated with saliva. The dog ...

Question

A 7-year-old boy is bitten on the hand by a neighbour's dog. The wound is superficial but punctures the skin and is contaminated with saliva. The dog is fully vaccinated and appears well. The child's immunisations are up to date. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Thorough irrigation of the wound and commence amoxicillin-clavulanate

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No specific treatment is needed apart from reassurance

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Suturing the wound immediately to improve cosmesis

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Commence intravenous vancomycin

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Start rabies vaccination immediately

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Dog bite wound management

A 7-year-old boy is bitten on the hand by a neighbour's dog. The wound is superficial but punctures the skin and is contaminated with saliva. The dog is fully vaccinated and appears well. The child's immunisations are up to date. What is the most appropriate initial management?