What should I do if I'm bitten by a cat and it causes bleeding?
Oct 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Haiying
Introduction
In general, if you are bitten by a cat and bleeding occurs, the wound should be promptly flushed and disinfected. Then, go to a正规 hospital to receive a rabies vaccine. Note that cat bites causing bleeding must be taken seriously. If you are unsure how to handle it, it is recommended to directly consult a professional doctor at a正规 medical facility for accurate guidance.
Generally speaking, if you are bitten by a cat and the wound is bleeding, you should promptly rinse and disinfect the wound, then go to a正规 hospital to receive a rabies vaccine. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Place the wound caused by the cat bite under running water and wash it with soap and water, then dry your hands thoroughly with a clean towel.
2. Disinfect the wound using alcohol or iodophor. If there is minimal bleeding, bandaging is not necessary.
3. After initial treatment, seek medical attention at a正规 hospital as soon as possible.
4. After examination, the doctor will prepare the rabies vaccine, injection equipment, cotton swabs, iodophor, and other necessary supplies.
5. The doctor will hold the rabies vaccine vial in their left hand and the syringe in their right hand, insert the needle into the vial, draw up the medication, then use forceps to pick up a cotton ball soaked in iodophor to disinfect the deltoid muscle area of the upper arm.
6. Insert the needle of the syringe into the deltoid muscle of the upper arm and slowly inject the medication.
7. After completing the injection, press the site with a cotton swab to stop any bleeding.
Note: Be sure to take cat bites that break the skin seriously. If you are unsure how to handle the situation, it is recommended to immediately consult a professional doctor at a正规 hospital for accurate guidance.
