Citation

Black J, Dinman S. Plast. Surg. Nurs. 1996; 16(2): 87-89.

Affiliation

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9060743

Abstract

The incidence of dogbite injuries in children has risen steadily in the United States in the past several years. Plastic surgical nurses should familiarize themselves, with the initial care, surgical repair, complications of dog bites, emotional care, and discharge instructions so that children can be provided optimal care.

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