HLTH 216 Lecture Notes - Lecture 46: Pit Viper, Penetrating Trauma
22 Mar 2018
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Two concerns result from an animal bite: Dogs are responsible for the majority of all animal bite injuries. Children and older people are especially prone to animal bites. Damage mostly occurs on the hands, arms, legs, and face. Wild animal attacks occur most often in rural or wilderness locations. Open wound on fingers, knuckles, and/or hand. For a bite that has broken the skin: Flush inside of wound with clean running water. Cover with antibiotic ointment and a dressing. Severe bites should be cleaned at a medical facility. For a bite that did not break the skin: Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes. Do not try to capture the animal. One of the most ancient and feared of diseases. Caused by a virus found in warm-blooded animals. A bite or scratch is considered exposure if it penetrates the skin. Non-bite exposure consists of contamination of wounds. Consider an animal rabid if the animal:
