Animal
Bites Procedures
For
any on-campus emergency, dial x1-911. From a cell phone dial (413)
538-2304.
1. CONTROL BLEEDING:
If bleeding, apply continuous pressure for 5-10 minutes. If bleeding
is not controlled, seek medical assistance immediately (see #4 below).
2. CLEANSE WOUND:
Wash all wounds immediately with soap or detergent solution and
a high volume of water for at least 5 minutes, 10 minutes if extensive
or extremely dirty. Primate bites require special care. Scrub with
a solution such as chlorhexidine for 15 minutes under high volume
of running water.
3. REPORT BITE:
Report bite to your supervisor and to Public Safety (x2304).
4. SEEK MEDICAL
FOLLOW-UP: Students: Go to the Health Center. For After Hours Care:
Call Pulic Safety at x2304. Employees: Contact your health care
provder.
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