bite wounds

Bite Wounds

Symptoms Bite wounds manifest as painful mechanical damage to the skin and underlying tissues, for example, tendons, muscles, and nerves. They often occur on the arms and hands and can be potentially dangerous and fatal. A major concern with a bite wound is the transmission of infectious diseases. Pathogens involved include , , , , … Bite Wounds

Rabies Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Possible symptoms include: Flu-like symptoms: Fever, headache, weakness, feeling sick. Itching and a tingling sensation at the bite wound. Increased salivation Central nervous disturbances such as hallucinations, anxiety, agitation, confusion, sleep disturbances, hydrophobia (fear of water), delirium Paralysis Rabies is a dangerous disease that is virtually always fatal after the onset of symptoms, if … Rabies Causes and Treatment

Wound Care

Principles In modern wound care, suitable wound dressings are used to create a moist wound environment, which is intended to optimize the healing process. Drying of the wound and scab formation are avoided as much as possible, as this delays healing. Infections should be avoided as much as possible by applying appropriate hygiene measures. General … Wound Care

Wounds

Types Bite wounds Skin blisters Bruises Lacerations Lacerations Abrasions Gunshot wounds Stab wounds Radiation wounds Burns Burns Combinations, for example laceration bruise. Wounds can be open or closed. Symptoms Pain, burning, stinging Tissue injury Loss of function of the affected organ Course Wound healing proceeds in three characteristic phases: 1. Cleansing phase (exudative phase): Due … Wounds

Healthy Hiking

Hiking pharmacy You can find our hiking pharmacy checklist here: Hiking Pharmacy Selection of possible ailments Blisters on the feet: Blisters on the feet are caused by shear forces, which leads to the formation of a space in the prickle cell layer of the skin. This becomes filled with tissue fluid. Risk factors include heat, … Healthy Hiking