SAFETY AND FIRST AID - BLOG 6
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SAFETY AND FIRST AID
ANIMAL BITES
Animal bites pose a major public health problem in children and adults worldwide.
Numerous animal species have the potential to bite humans; however the most important are those arising from snakes, dogs, cats and monkeys.
DOG OR CAT BITES:-
You’re playing with your dog, and somehow, between growls and tail wags, it can happen. Those canine teeth can bite or scratch. Or alternatively, you could be walking down a street and an unknown mutt can attack without warning.
Either way, there are steps you need to take right away to treat the wound and reduce the risk of infection. You’ll need professional medical attention the same day.
The saliva of Dogs or Cats may carry rabies virus.
Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals. Early symptoms can include fever and tingling at the site of exposure.
Animals with rabies transfer the virus to other animals and to people via saliva following a bite or via a scratch.For humans who contract rabies, a bite from an unvaccinated dog is by far the most common culprit.
FIRST AID:- 👉
- Wash the wound with water and soap.
- Apply an antiseptic cream.
- Take the patient to a doctor for an anti- rabies vaccine.
A snakebite is an injury caused by the bite of a snake, especially a venomous snake.A common sign of a bite from a venomous snake is the presence of two puncture wounds from the animal's fangs. Sometimes venom injection from the bite may occur. This may result in redness, swelling, and severe pain at the area, which may take up to an hour to appear.
Poisonous snakes inject poison that travels through the blood and affects the heart and the nervous system. If the patient is not rushed to the doctor immediately it may cause death.
How should you treat snake bite??
👉 A tight bandage should be tied between the wound and the heart to slow down the flow of blood so that the poison cannot circulate with blood.
👉 The patient should be rushed to the doctor immediately for medical attention.
Now try to answer the following questions:-
1) What is rabies vaccine? When is it necessary?
Ans) Rabies vaccine is a vaccination( injection) give to prevent the infection of rabies virus. It should be given if a person is attacked by a dog or a cat.
The saliva of these animals may carry rabies virus.
2) Snake bites can be fatal and life threatening. Why?
Ans) Snake bites can be fatal because some snakes carry poisonous venom . This will be injected to a persons blood stream when the snake bites.
This venom will directly affect the heart and nervous system and can cause sudden death.
3) What first aid should be given to a person in case of snake bite?
ans) If a person is bitten by a snake , a tight bandage should be tied between the wound and the heart. This will stop or slows the blood flow to the heart and the poison will not reach the other parts of the body. The person must be rushed to the hospital for medical help.
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