Chapter 19: Bites and Stings

Question 1

How do human bites occur? Can they get infected?

Answer 1

: can happen accidentally or non-accidentally; risk of infection is high especially on the hand

Question 2

What is a true bite and when does it occur?

Answer 2

the flesh is between the teeth
Occurs during fights and during cases of abuse

Question 3

What is a Clenched fist injury

Answer 3

cutting a fist on teeth usually during fights
Laceration over the knuckles and can lead to a high risk of infection

Question 4

treatment of human bites

Answer 4

If not bleeding heavily, wash with soap and water for 5-10 minutes. Avoid scrubbing
Flush the wound thoroughly with running water
Use direct pressure to control bleeding
Cover the wound with sterile dressing
Seek professional medical care for possible further wound cleaning, a possible tetanus shot and suture to close the wound

Question 5

Describe pit vipers

Answer 5

triangular flat head that is wider than the neck,; vertical, elliptical pupils (cat’s eye) sensitive pit between the eye and nostril

Question 6

Symptoms of Pit Vipers Bite

Answer 6

severe burning pain, two small puncture wounds, swelling within 10-15 minutes, discoloration & blood filled blisters within 6-10 hours, nausea, vomiting, sweating and weakness (in severe cases)

Question 7

Treatment of pit viper bites

Answer 7

Get the person and bystanders away from the snake- dead or alive
Keep the person calm an dstill
Try to remember the snake and shape of its head
Remove any constricting items from the bitten body part to avoid constriction from swelling
Genlty wash the bite with soap and running water and apply a sterile dressing over fang marks
Call 911
If possible carry the person
Do not apply a pressure bandage

Question 8

Describe a coral snake

Answer 8

small and colorful, with a series of bright red, yellow and black bands. Black snout

Question 9

Symptoms of coral snake bites

Answer 9

few immediate signs couple hours later: nausea, vomiting, sweating, tremors, drowsiness, slurred speech, blurred vision, swallowing difficulty and breathing difficulties

Question 10

Treatment of coral snake bites

Answer 10

911
Use wide elastic bandage
Start wrapping the end of the arm or leg and go upward
Use same tightness as sprained ankle
Stabilize the bitten arm or leg and keep it below heart level

Question 11

Nonvenomous snake bite signs

Answer 11

horseshoe shape of toothmarks on skin, bleeding, possible swelling, mild itching and tenderness

Question 12

Treatment of Nonvenomous snake bites

Answer 12

Clean the wound with soap and water
Treat it as a shallow wound
Consult a physician

Question 13

Bullseye rash

Answer 13

: Best known early symptom of Lyme disease which affects 80% of affected people