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1. Clean the wound with soap and water. This will wash away the saliva of the dog.

2. Put an antiseptic cream on the bitten portion and take the victim to the doctor.

First Aid in Case of Snake Bite

As the poison of snake spreads very fast in the body, through the blood and affects
the heart and nervous system (which can cause death), snakebite requires immediate
attention.

Let’s Pronounce Together

1. Apply a pressure in mobilisation bandage. circuit combustible extinguisher
sterilize inflammatory antiseptic

2. Keep the person calm.

3. Avoid washing the bite area.

4. Do not apply a tourniquet, at the wound or
at attempt to suck the venom out.

LET’S
REVISE

• Be careful and alert to avoid accidents.
• Prevention is better than cure.

• Never neglect a wound as germs can cause infection.

• First aid given in time can save a life.
• Keep a first aid box handy at home at all times.

• Fires can be caused by leaking gas, careless handling of burning matchsticks, electricity
or crackers.

• Fire can be put out in different ways, such as by cutting off the air supply or by cooling the
burning substances with water or sand as the case may be.

• A fractured bone or a sprained joint should not be moved.

• Snakebite or dogbite require immediate attention of a doctor.

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