<< Mammalian Bites in the Emergency Department: Recommendations for Wound Closure, Antibiotics, and Postexposure Prophylaxis (Trauma CME and Pharmacology CME)

Prehospital Care

Prehospital care in animal bites begins with identification of the offending animal, if possible. Animal control or emergency medical services officials should check the vaccination status of any domestic animals and attempt to capture and quarantine any stray or wild animals for observation of symptoms of rabies. 

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