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Immediate stabilization
Immediate priorities
Airway compromise
Oropharyngeal or neck bite
Facial swelling
Expanding hematoma
Hemorrhage
Pulsatile bleeding
Uncontrolled bleeding after direct pressure
Shock
Hypotension
Altered mental status
Anaphylaxis
Urticaria
Bronchospasm
Hypotension
Time critical threats
High risk bite patterns
Hand bite
Flexor tendon sheath involvement concern
Septic arthritis concern
Deep puncture
Retained tooth or foreign body concern
Deep space infection concern
Face and neck bite
Airway risk
Cosmetic and functional risk
Immunocompromised host
Rapid progression infection concern
Capnocytophaga sepsis risk
Isolation and exposure precautions
Zoonotic exposure precautions
Body fluid exposure
Gloves and eye protection
Wound irrigation splash precautions
Suspected rabid animal exposure
Local public health notification per policy
Early decision points
Key decisions
Rabies post exposure prophylaxis eligibility
Species and availability for observation or testing
Exposure category
Tetanus prophylaxis need
Vaccination history
Wound classification
Antibiotic prophylaxis indication
High risk wound features
High risk host features
Primary closure suitability
Location and time since bite
Infection signs
Consultation triggers
Early specialty involvement
Hand surgery
Hand bite with deep structure concern
Flexor tenosynovitis concern
Plastics
Face bite needing layered closure
Tissue loss
Orthopedics
Suspected joint penetration
Suspected osteomyelitis
Ophthalmology
Eyelid or globe proximity injury
Infectious diseases
Severe infection
Unusual host risk
Public health
Rabies risk assessment support
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