At the sight of a small sweet lapdog, we unwittingly begin to smile and babble about how tiny and pretty she is. But we try to circumvent the Rottweiler or another large dog by the tenth way. In fact, it does not matter who bitten you: the bite of a sick dog is always deadly to life. Knowing how to take first aid while biting a dog can save a person's life.
Injury from a dog bite
Stab wounds. When the dog only pierces the skin, but does not have time to tear it, the wound is called a chop. How to treat a dog's bite in this case: stop the bleeding by applying pressure. Further, as soon as possible, start treating the wound with an antiseptic. Rinse the wound thoroughly from dirt. The bite should be treated with betadine, then apply an ointment with antibiotics and apply a gauze bandage.
Lacerations. If the dog still managed to tear the skin, the case is more serious. Urgently bring the victim to the doctor. Most likely, it is necessary to impose seams. After such wounds very often there are scars.
Before treating dog bites, always carefully listen to the doctor's instructions. In both cases, you will be prescribed antibiotics. This is necessary to prevent the spread of infection in the body.
Help with a dog bite
Before the arrival of an ambulance, you need to know a few important points in providing first aid with a dog bite.
- Do not rush to stop the bleeding. The dirt and bacteria are washed away with blood.
- Try to give the patient an anesthetic. A dog's bite can cause swelling of the wound and severe pain.
- To reduce the tumor, it is necessary to keep the affected area of the body at a height.
- The wound should be washed with a disinfectant. It takes 5-10 minutes to rinse. If there is nothing disinfectant at hand, there are two improvised tools that can be used to treat a dog's bite: it can be hydrogen peroxide or a solution of laundry soap with a high content of alkali.
- After washing, the edges of the wound are treated with iodine or zelenka.
- After all manipulations, cover the wound with a bactericidal plaster or clean bandage.
- What if the dog's bite site hurts? You can make a lotion of a mixture of garlic and honey. Of these products are prepared gruel and applied to the wound. It helps to apply the crushed leaves of the mall. Rapid healing is also facilitated by the intake of vitamin C.
Vaccination after a dog bite
If you are bitten by a neighbor's dog, you have the right to demand a certificate from him about the annual vaccination of the animal against rabies. When biting a clearly stray dog, the matter is much more complicated. The animal may not just be sick or dirty, it is likely that it suffers from rabies. A rabid dog gives out a hoarse and somewhat hysterical barking, a strong aggression towards everything, an abundant secretion of saliva or foam. What if there is a suspicion of bitten by a rabid dog? As soon as possible consult a doctor. Carefully observe the behavior and well-being of the victim: severe regular headaches, hallucinations and fever are signs of the development of the disease. Over time, there are convulsions, gait and coordination of movements, loss of strength is disturbed. The course for today is only six injections in the trapezius muscle of the shoulder. Even if you are bitten by a domestic or vaccinated dog, you need to consult a doctor. A person can not be vaccinated against rabies and tetanus, for health this poses a great threat.