What to do if bitten by a dog
Recently, pet bite incidents have occurred frequently, especially in the high temperatures in summer, when animals tend to become restless, which has become a hot topic on the Internet. This article will combine the hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions, covering first aid treatment, medical procedures and legal considerations.
1. Hotspot data related to pet bites across the entire network
| hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| Rabies vaccine out of stock | 28.5 | Inventories at many CDCs are tight |
| Stray dog management | 19.2 | Community Management Plan Controversy |
| Pet injury compensation | 15.7 | Liability determination legal provisions |
| Wound management misunderstandings | 12.3 | Risk warning of folk remedies |
2. Four-step method for emergency treatment
1.Wound irrigation: Immediately rinse with running water and soap alternately for 15 minutes. Deep wounds need to be flushed with a syringe.
2.Disinfection and sterilization: Use iodophor or 75% alcohol for disinfection, and avoid using dyeing disinfectants such as red solution to affect the doctor's judgment.
3.Hemostatic dressing: Cover the wound with clean gauze. In case of severe bleeding, press the proximal artery and elevate the injured limb.
| Wound type | Processing method | Time limit for medical treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Damaged epidermis | Home observation | Within 24 hours |
| penetrating injury | seek medical attention immediately | Within 2 hours |
| laceration | emergency suturing | within 6 hours |
3. The whole process of medical treatment
1.Vaccination: - Rabies vaccine: 5 shots are required (0, 3, 7, 14, 28 days) - Tetanus vaccine: If not vaccinated within 5 years, a booster is required
2.Immunoglobulin: - Level III exposure must be injected - Body weight dose: 20IU/kg
| exposure classification | Judgment criteria | Disposal plan |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Contact with unbroken skin | Cleaning and disinfection |
| Level II | Slight damage without bleeding | Vaccine + observation |
| Level III | Penetrating injury/mucosal contact | Vaccine + immune globulin |
4. Key points of legal rights protection
1.evidence fixed: - Take photos of wounds (with timestamps) - Save original medical notes - Find witnesses
2.Compensation items: - Medical expenses (including vaccines) - Lost work expenses (requires certificate from the unit) - Mental comfort payment (requires judicial appraisal)
| Responsible party | Points of proof | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| breeder | Evidence of management negligence | Article 1245 of the Civil Code |
| manager | Safety measures missing | Article 30 of the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law |
| third party | teasing stimulating behavior | Article 26 of the Tort Liability Law |
5. Preventive measures
1. Avoid looking directly into the eyes of strange dogs
2. Stay still when attacked
3. Children need to be in contact with pets under adult supervision.
4. Vaccinate pets regularly (keep proof)
According to the latest disease control data, timely and standardized treatment can reduce the incidence of rabies to less than 0.01%. If you encounter a bite incident, please stay calm and respond scientifically according to the guidelines in this article.
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