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MODULE 13
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
BITES AND STINGS
General treatment
• Make the area safe
• Reduce the risk of infection by
wearing gloves
• Inspect the wound for embedded objects such as teeth, and control the bleeding
• Treat for shock
When to seek medical advice
You should seek immediate medical attention for all but minor dog or cat bites.
However, even some minor-looking cat bites can penetrate deeply and become infected.
Human bites have a much higher chance of causing infection, so always seek immediate medical attention before waiting for any symptoms of infection to appear.
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