Human or Animal Bite Management
NICE has this helpful visual summary to guide if and when antibiotic prophylaxis is required. Local antibiotic guidelines for bites from Remedy is available Remedy BNSSG
NICE CKS also has guidance on how to assess individuals who have experienced human or animal bites
Bites and Safeguarding
If an animal has bitten a child, consider the possibility of inadequate supervision and safeguarding as appropriate.
Tetanus Prone Wounds
The Green Book has advice on the management of patient with tetanus prone wounds, alongside immunisation recommendations for clean and tetnaus prone wounds.