Animal Bites
ANIMAL BITES CARRY A HIGH RISK OF INFECTION
AND REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY!
AND REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY!
Infection may develop
hours, or days, after an animal bite. Signs and symptoms of infection are pain
& tenderness at the wound site, redness, heat, swelling, pus at the wound
site, red streaks in the skin around the wound and possible swollen glands
closest to the wound.
First aid care for
animal bites includes washing the wound well with soap and water, if there is
no heavy bleeding. Then cover the wound and seek professional attention. A
serious wound should be cleaned only by trained medical personnel.
Insect Bites
INSECT BITES AND STINGS CAN BE LIFE-THREATENING
TO PEOPLE WITH SEVERE ALLERGY TO THE INSECT'S VENOM!
TO PEOPLE WITH SEVERE ALLERGY TO THE INSECT'S VENOM!
Signs and symptoms of
allergic reaction include pain, swelling of the throat, redness or
discoloration at the site of the bite, itching, hives, decreased consciousness
and difficult or noisy breathing.
First aid calls for being
alert for signs of allergic reaction or shock and seeking medical attention as
quickly as possible for these victims!
If a stinger remains in
the victim, you may try to remove it carefully with a tweezers or by scraping
with the edge of a credit card. Be careful not to squeeze the stinger as this
will inject more venom.
Once a stinger has been
removed, the wound should be washed well with soap and water. Cold compresses
will help relieve pain and swelling. The stung area should be kept lower than
the heart to slow circulation of the venom.
REMEMBER, IN ALL CASES OF
INSECT BITES, WATCH FOR SIGNS OF ALLERGIC REACTION AND IF THEY APPEAR, SEEK
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION WITHOUT DELAY!
Poisoning
Over a million cases of
poisoning occur in the United States each year, most involving young children.
PREVENTION of poisoning
should be the concern of every parent with young children.
Substances likely to
cause poisoning should be kept away from inquiring youngsters!
Since various poisons
cause different symptoms, and because treatments vary depending upon the
substance ingested, the first step in the event of poisoning is to call the
local POISON CONTROL CENTER!
DO NOT WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS TO OCCUR!
IDENTIFY THE NATURE OF THE POISON AND RECEIVE
SPECIFIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT THE CENTER!
All poisoning victims
need to be monitored carefully for signs of shock or impaired consciousness.
Every household should
keep ACTIVATED CHARCOAL & SYRUP OF IPECAC on hand for possible use in
poisoning emergencies, however they should not be administered unless
instructed by the Poison Control Center staff. Both of these items are readily
available, without prescription, at any drug store.
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