BITES / NON-VENOMOUS ANIMAL, HUMAN
ALL LEVELS
DESIGNATION OF CONDITION
Signs and symptoms may include any or all of the following: local pain, swelling, and lacerations.
EMPHASIS ON PATIENT CARE
1. Scene safety, control of bleeding, prevent further contamination
2. Remove patient to a safe area for assessment and treatment.
3. Primary Management - Assess airway, breathing and circulation and manage as indicated.
4. Secondary Management - History, physical exam, vital signs
5. Irrigate the wound with sterile solution.
6. Have someone attempt to find the animal and check vaccination history. If the bite was from a human, if possible, ascertain the identity and medical history of the person.
7. Do not attempt to secure animal. Leave it to Law Enforcement or Animal Control Officers. All animal bites must be reported. This will normally be done at the medical facility.
8. Transport the patient to an appropriate medical facility.
9. If patient exhibits signs and symptoms of shock, follow Shock Treatment Guidelines.
ALL LEVELS
DESIGNATION OF CONDITION
Signs and symptoms may include any or all of the following: local pain, swelling, and lacerations.
EMPHASIS ON PATIENT CARE
1. Scene safety, control of bleeding, prevent further contamination
2. Remove patient to a safe area for assessment and treatment.
3. Primary Management - Assess airway, breathing and circulation and manage as indicated.
4. Secondary Management - History, physical exam, vital signs
5. Irrigate the wound with sterile solution.
6. Have someone attempt to find the animal and check vaccination history. If the bite was from a human, if possible, ascertain the identity and medical history of the person.
7. Do not attempt to secure animal. Leave it to Law Enforcement or Animal Control Officers. All animal bites must be reported. This will normally be done at the medical facility.
8. Transport the patient to an appropriate medical facility.
9. If patient exhibits signs and symptoms of shock, follow Shock Treatment Guidelines.