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Publication Date
1-2025
Disclaimer
These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
Objective of the Clinical Pathway
The objective of this clinical pathway is to provide care standards for patients presenting with mammalian animal bites, including human bites. This pathway provides guidance for management of animal bites including patient assessment, imaging, treatment, vaccination, and wound closure.
Target Users
Physicians (Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Hospital Medicine, Primary Care, Ambulatory Clinics, Fellows, Residents); Advance Practice Providers; Nurses; Pharmacists
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Animal Bites (Mammal)" (2025). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/clinical_pathways/25
