Brief overview What to do in case of bite wounds? First aid: Clean, disinfect, cover sterilely, if necessary pressure bandage in case of heavy bleeding, immobilize the injured body part in case of snake bites. Take affected person to doctor or call ambulance. Bite wound risks: Wound infection, tissue damage (e.g., to muscles, nerves, tendons, … Bite wounds: First aid for bite injuries
Brief overview What to do in case of a snake bite? First aid: Calm the victim, immobilize him, if necessary treat the wound and remove jewelry/clothing. Take affected person to hospital or call emergency services. Snakebite risks: Nerve and muscle damage, blood clotting disorders, circulatory problems, allergic reactions (itching, nausea, drop in blood pressure, etc.), … Snakebite: Symptoms, First Aid, Therapy
Dog bite: brief overview What to do in case of a dog bite? First aid: Clean, disinfect and close the wound (e.g. with a plaster). Press a germ-free, sterile material (e.g. sterile compress) onto a heavily bleeding bite wound and apply a pressure bandage if necessary. Dog bite risks: severe skin and muscle injuries, nerve … Dog Bite: What to Do?
