First aid with a dog bite

Despite the fact that the dog is considered a friend of man, it must be remembered that this animal is a predator. If the dog is aggressive, then it can attack a stranger, and in some cases even the owner may suffer from the teeth of the pet. Any sane person should have an idea of ​​what to do with a dog bite, and what is the first aid for this type of injury.

First aid for a dog bite

First aid after a dog bite should be given as soon as possible. The algorithm of actions is the same as in the case of the preparation of chipped wounds (deep marks from the canines), and in the case of lacerations, when ruptures of muscle fibers are noticeable.

The first help with a dog bite is as follows:

1. Rinse the wound with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or, as a last resort, with soapy water. It is better to do this in the first 10 minutes after getting injured.
2. Treat wounds with iodine or diamond greens.
3. Apply an antiseptic gauze bandage.
4. If necessary, give the patient an anesthetic drug.
5. Seek medical help from a medical emergency room or other medical institution where seams and vaccinations against rabies may be given.

Following this algorithm will help to avoid dangerous for health and even life consequences. After all, an easy bite can cause the death of the victim.

Treatment of rabies

If a person suffers a small injury with a bite of a domestic dog, as a rule, first aid measures are enough, since the animal living in the house is usually vaccinated. Another thing is if the dog is homeless. In order not to expose the victim to the risk of developing such a fatal disease as rabies , the doctor advises to conduct course prophylaxis. Currently, the course includes 6 procedures for the introduction of the vaccine. Their periodicity is as follows:

1. On the day of treatment.
2. On the third day.
3. On the seventh day.
4. On the fourteenth day.
5. On the twenty-eighth day.
6. On the ninetieth day.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol during the period of preventive treatment. It is also undesirable to visit the bathhouse and engage in heavy physical labor.