Title: Bites
Course: Level 3 - First Aid > Section: Provision of First Aid service and referral

Injuries produced by an animal or human bites may cause punctures, laceration or avulsion.

A. Human Bites

- The mouth is heavily contaminated.
- Clean the wound with clean water and cover it with a clean cover
- Take the person to the health centre.

B. Dog Bites

- Keep the animal under observation.
- Clean the wound with fresh water and soap and cover it with a clean cover.
- Take the person to the health centre.

C. Snake Bites

- Lay the casualty down.
- Immobilise the affected part.
- Keep the affected part below the level of the heart.
- Wash the wound with clean water.
- Take the person to the health centre.