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Bites — Reference Guide

? Bites

Recognize and treat bites from snakes, animals, and humans

? Snake Bites

Signs & Symptoms

  • Puncture marks on skin
  • Pain, swelling, bruising around bite
  • Nausea, dizziness, sweating
  • Difficulty breathing (in severe cases)

Treatment

  1. ? Keep casualty calm and still — movement spreads venom.
  2. ? Do not try to suck out venom.
  3. Apply a firm bandage above the bite (if trained, pressure immobilisation method).
  4. Keep limb below heart level and as still as possible.
  5. ? Call 999 immediately — say it’s a suspected snake bite.

? Dog Bites (and other animal bites)

Signs & Symptoms

  • Bleeding wounds or puncture marks
  • Bruising, swelling
  • Risk of infection (redness, pus, pain later)

Treatment

  1. ? Wash bite with soap and running water for at least 5 minutes.
  2. ? Do not scrub hard (may damage tissue).
  3. Apply a clean sterile dressing.
  4. Control bleeding with pressure if needed.
  5. ? Seek medical help — especially if deep, dirty, on face/hands, or from unknown dog.
  6. ? Tetanus booster may be required.

? Human Bites (including children)

Risks: Human mouths contain lots of bacteria → very high risk of infection.

Signs & Symptoms

  • Cut, tear, or bruise
  • Redness and swelling
  • Pain
  • Risk of serious infection

Treatment

  1. ? Clean wound thoroughly with soap and running water.
  2. Cover with a sterile non-stick dressing.
  3. ? Do not close wound tightly (infection can build up).
  4. ? Always seek medical help — even for small human bites.
  5. Watch for infection: swelling, redness, pus, fever.

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