INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Human Bite Wounds 2 Jan 20222 Jan 2022 IDSA (Infectious Disease Society of America) recommends the use of systemic antibiotics in all human bites. However, many large clinical trials suggest that systemic antibiotics may not be started if…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Tetanus Toxoid booster after injuries 4 Nov 20211 Nov 2021 History of last tetanus toxoid booster or DPT vaccine should be asked for and wound assessment should be done to ascertain if its a minor or major and if its a…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Antibiotic prophylaxis in Injury 31 Oct 20211 Nov 2021 Routine usage of antibiotics for cuts & lacerations is not needed. Wash the wound with soap & water. However consider the use of antibiotics in the following situations Wounds in close proximity to a bone or joint (including prosthetic joints)Wounds in areas of underlying venous and/or lymphatic compromise (including vascular grafts)Wounds in immunocompromised hosts (including diabetes)Deep puncture wounds or laceration &…
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