The purpose of this course is to outline the trauma, emergency care, treatment, and preventive methods involved in bite injuries related to dogs.
Course Publication Date:
September 10, 2021
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | EMDB061121 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Discuss incidence of dog bites and breeds associated with attacks on humans.
Discuss clinical manifestations of dog bites.
Explain how to cleanse the wound area, including psi and irrigant.
Discuss measures to measure and classify wounds.
Describe 4 types of wounds.
Explain the difference between primary and delayed or secondary closure.
List and describe 3 drug treatments commonly indicated for dog bites.
Explain the CDC guidelines for preventing dog bites.