bites basic first aid

1. BITES
-Is a wound received from the
teeth of an animal, including
humans.
-Animals may bite in selfdefense, in an attempt to prey
in food, & as part of normal
interactions.

2. ANIMAL BITES
• An animal bite can result in
a break or tear in the skin.
• When a person is bitten by
an animal, an infection can
result.

3. PREVENTION
• Vaccinate all pets against rabies.
• Don’t disturb animals while they’re eating.
• Teach children not to approach or play
with stray animals.
• Don’t touch wild animals.
• Don’t handle sick or injured animals.
• Don’t keep wild animals as pets.

4. TREATMENT
How to Treat a Cat or Dog
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1. STOP BLEEDING
• Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops.
2.CLEAN AND PROTECT
• Gently clean with soap and warm water, rinse for
several minutes after cleaning.
• Apply antibiotic cream to reduce the risk of infection
and cover with a sterile bandage.

5. 3. GET HELP
• Consult a doctor immediately. (He will treat
the wound more effectively & decide what
measures are necessary to guard against
rabies and tetanus infection.
• If the animal’s owner is available, find out if
the animal’s rabies shots are up-to-date. (Give
this information to your health care provider.)

6. 4. FOLLOW UP
• The health care provider will make sure the wound is
thoroughly clean &may prescribe antibiotics.
• If there is any risk of rabies infection, the health care
provider will recommend anti-rabies treatment &
tetanus shot or booster.
• The health care provider may recommend pain
relievers.

7. INSECT BITES
-Insect, spider, and bee bites usually cause
a localized reaction with
swelling, redness, & itching.
- Some people have severe skin reactions to
insect or spider bites & few have allergic
reactions that affect the whole body.

8. PREVENTION
• To avoid bee stings, wear white or light colored
solid fabrics.
• Avoid wearing perfume and colognes when you
are outside.
• Apply an insect repellent every few hours when
in insect and spider infested area.
• Wear gloves and tuck pants when working in
woodpiles, sheds, & basements & storerooms
where spiders are found.

9. TREATMENT
• Remove a bee stinger by
scrapping or flicking it out.
• Don’t squeeze the stinger, you
may release more venom into
the skin.
• Apply a cold pack or ice cube to
the bite or sting to relieve the
pain & decrease the reaction.
(Baking soda, meat
tenderizer, or activated charcoal
mixed with a little water can also

10. • An oral antihistamine(Benadryl) may help
relieve itching if there are many bites.
• Trim fingernails to prevent scratching, which
can lead to infection.
• Seek emergency help if signs of a severe
allergic reaction develop soon after being
stung by insect.

11. TICK BITES
What is a tick?
- are parasites that fasten
themselves to the skin
and feed on blood.
• A tick should be removed
as soon as you discover it
because they may
transmit disease.

12. Prevention
• Check regularly for ticks when you are out in the
fields or woods. (Wear light-colored clothing to
easily detect ticks)
• Apply an insect repellant to exposed areas of
skin when in tick infested areas.
• Don’t put repellant on small children’s
hands, because they often put their hands in
their mouths,
• After returning indoors, wash the repellant off
with soap and water.

13. • Thoroughly examine your skin and scalp
when you return home.
• Check your pets too.(The sooner ticks are
removed, the less likely they are to spread
bacteria.)

14. TREATMENT
1. Dislodge the embedded tick loose from
the skin with a few drops of heavy oil or
petroleum jelly.
-This closes the tick’s breathing pores,
which will often cause it to disengage itself
from the skin)

15. 2. If applying a petroleum jelly
doesn’t work, gently scrape the
insect’s stinger out of the skin
with the edge of a clean
fingernail or blunt edge of a table
knife.
- Grasp the tick as close to
the skin as possible.
- Put steadily, trying not to
crush the tick.

16. 3. Wash the areas and apply an antiseptic.
4. Get a medical help if allergic reaction
occurs.

17. SNAKE BITES
-Snakes are one of the
dangerous animals.
-They have their salivary
glands which produces venom
which is injected through
grooved or tubular fangs.
-If you were attacked by a
snake & you didn’t give yourself
a first aid it may cost some
complications and at some
cases it may lead to death.

18. PREVENTION
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Don’t make snakes as your pet.
Clean your backyards.
Don’t live near the forest.
If you see a snake don’t touch it. Ask help
to those who know how to catch a snake.

19. TREATMENT
• Tie the upper part of the bitten area
tightly.
• Do not panic.
• Go to the nearest Hospital or Clinic
and tell to the doctor or nurse that
you were attacked by a snake.
• They’ll inject you anti venom.
• Check you doctor daily for a follow up
check up.

20. BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER
PREVENTION IS ALWAYS
BETTER THAN CURE! 