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SECTION IX
ANIMAL BITES
ANIMAL BITES CARRY A
HIGH RISK OF INFECTION
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.
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SECTION X
INSECT BITES
INSECT BITES AND STINGS CAN BE
LIFE-THREATENING 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!
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