How Do You Treat A Human Bite?
• Evaluate the bitten area. Bites that did not break the skin do not require first aid care. Bites to the hand, close to or on the face or bites that have become infected should be treated with antibiotics. Severe bites should be treated by a medical professional. • Take care of minor human bites. A minor human bite is one where the skin has not been punctured or if the skin has been broken, bleeding and tissue damage are not severe. • Wash the bitten area thoroughly. Use running water and soap. • Apply pressure with a clean dry cloth to bites where the skin has been broken in order to stop any bleeding. • Dress the bitten area with gauze or sterile dressing. This is a preventative measure to keep the area clean and infection-free. Take steps to care for major human bites. • Make sure the bite victim has current vaccinations. The two of highest concern are Hepatitis B and the tetanus shot. Though not occurring with every bite, Hepatitis and tetanus are possibilities, especially with in