What should I do if I am scratched by a puppy and bleed? ——10 days of hot topics and scientific treatment guide
Recently, incidents of pets hurting people have been frequently searched for. Especially in summer, pets are easily agitated and the risk of scratches and bites increases. The following is the hot topic data and response plans on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| Hot search keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Rabies vaccine expiration date | 1,280,000 | Weibo/Zhihu |
| Treatment of pet scratches and broken skin | 890,000 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| The Ten-Day Observation Law Controversy | 650,000 | Baidu Tieba |
1. Four steps for emergency treatment
1.Rinse immediately: Washing with running water + soap alternately for 15 minutes can remove more than 80% of viruses (WHO data)
2.Disinfection: Disinfect with povidone iodine or 75% alcohol. Avoid using red liquid and other agents that may affect wound observation.
3.Hemostatic dressing: Press with clean gauze to stop bleeding and keep the wound open (deep wounds require medical suturing)
4.immune assessment: Refer to the table below for risk judgment.
| exposure level | Wound characteristics | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Unbroken skin | Just clean and disinfect |
| Level II | Broken skin without bleeding | Rabies vaccination required |
| Level III | Bleeding/mucosal contact | Vaccine + immune globulin |
2. Key information on vaccination
1.time window: The best time for vaccination is within 24 hours (but re-vaccination is still required if it exceeds the time limit)
2.Vaccination program: Current 5-shot method (0/3/7/14/28 days) or 2-1-1 vaccination schedule
3.Fee reference: Vaccine costs 300-500 yuan/shot, immune globulin is calculated based on body weight (about 2,000 yuan)
3. Clarification of common misunderstandings
1.ten day observation method: Only applicable to domestic pets that have been vaccinated and need to be vaccinated at the same time
2.Wound squeezing: It is forbidden to squeeze the wound directly to avoid accelerated spread of the virus.
3.Pet health judgment: Apparently healthy dogs can still carry viruses
4. Handling special situations
•Pregnant women/children: Rabies vaccine is safe to vaccinate
•Allergy: Need to be vaccinated under the supervision of a medical institution
•stray dogs: It is recommended to report to the local CDC at the same time
5. Preventive measures
1. Avoid direct contact with unfamiliar pets
2. Vaccinate pets regularly
3. Children need to interact with pets under adult supervision
Note: The data in this article are based on the 2023 version of the "Technical Guidelines for Rabies Prevention and Control" from the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the emergency department treatment specifications of tertiary hospitals. If you encounter severe bleeding or contact with a suspected crazy animal, please call 120 for emergency treatment immediately.
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