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What type of medical procedures would need to be done after a dog attack?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That is dependent on: The scenario ; injuries sustained. If bitten by a dog ; wound is minor - wash w soap ; water, apply antibiotic ointment ; cover w bandaid /bandage. Get tetanus shot if you haven’t had one in last 10 years or your don’t know. For more serious wound or possible infection, apply pressure ; obtain urgent care. Per mayo clinic, if last tetanus shot was > 5 years ago ; wound is “deep or dirty”, a.

Answered 2/5/2014

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