First Aid Procedures & Medical Care For Animal Bites
First Aid Procedures FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 108 IMMEDIATELY 1. CONTROL BLEEDING 2. CLEANSE WOUND 3. REPORT BITE 4. SEEK MEDICAL FOLLOW UP 5. NOTIFY THE INCHARGE / HSE / ADMIN
Helpful Information DOG AND CAT BITES Animal quarantine is required if rabies status is unknown. High frequency of wound infection with pasteurella and other oral pathogens. Likely to require antibiotic treatment.
Helpful Information REPTILE AND BIRD BITES Possible exposure to bacterial pathogens that sometimes require antibiotic treatment for deep wounds.
1. If you are bitten by an animal, but have no bleeding you should • • • •
a. b. c. d.
Apply continuous pressure to the area Do nothing and continue working Rinse the area for 30 seconds Wash the area immediately with soap and water for at least 5 minutes
2. Medical follow-up is recommended for • • • •
a. b. c. d.
Bites that result in bleeding Bites that have no bleeding Dog and cat bites All of the above
3. For medical follow-up for a bite that occurs between 7-10 pm on a weekday, employees and student employees should go to • • • •
a. Their own doctor b. Employee Health Services c. Bijapur Medical Center d. Occupational Health Center
4. If a bite results in moderate bleeding and bleeding is not controlled within 5-10 minutes of continuous pressure, you should • a. Try another 5-10 minutes of continuous
pressure. • b. Proceed to wash the wound with soap and water. • c. Immediately seek medical assistance. • d. Wrap the area and continue working .
5. The following animal bites may require antibiotic treatment • • • •
a. b. c. d.
Dog Cat Bird All of the above