Dog Bite First Aid- Kit, Home Care, What to Expect
By Max Team in Emergency Medicine
Feb 14 , 2022 | 1 min read
A dog bite can lead to rabies or tetanus infection. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, it’s important to tend to the injury right away to reduce your risk of bacterial infection.
When to Rush to the Doctor
- Doesn’t stop bleeding
- Causes intense pain
- Exposes bone, tendons, or muscle that can cause loss of function, such as an inability to bend fingers
- Looks red or swollen
- Infected pus or fluid is visible
Home Care
- Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding
- Try to keep the injured area elevated
- Wash the bite carefully with soap and water
- Apply a sterile bandage to the wound
- Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection
NOTE:
If you are bitten by a dog with an unknown rabies vaccine history or a dog that acts erratically or appears to be sick:
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Receive Tetanus Toxoid injection if not received in last 5 years
- Take Anti Rabies injection-5 doses, if the dog cannot be kept under observation
- Take 3 shots of Anti Rabies injection if the dog doesn’t show any sign or symptoms of Rabies till day 7
- Take Rabies Immunoglobulin if it’s a severe bite (class3) or bites on the face
A First-Aid Kit for Dog Bite Should Include
- Sterile Adhesive Bandages in Assorted Sizes
- Sterile Gauze Pads of Different Sizes
- Adhesive Tape & Band-aid
- Cotton Buds & Cotton Roll
- Latex Gloves
- Thermometer
- Scissor
- Safety Pins
- Sterile Saline/Distilled Water
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