Human bites of the hand
Mann, R.J.
American Family Physician 23(2): 110-112
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 7457319 Document Number: 169019
Infected human bite wounds of the hand may result in loss of function. Prompt treatment is essential to prevent such complications as septic arthritis and osteomyelitis. Principles of treatment include thorough debridement and irrigation, culture and sensitivity studies, leaving the wound open, bulky hand dressing and intravenous antibiotics to cover both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.