The bites burden: what is the hospital impact?
Abstract
People presenting with an animal bite are often dealt with in the emergency room but, as new research shows, when they move to major trauma services, they can have a substantial impact on hospital time. Josh Loeb reports.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Veterinary Record
- Volume
- 198
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 66–67
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN