What to do if a dog bites someone
Recently, dog bite incidents have occurred in many places, causing widespread concern in society. How to correctly handle dog bite situations has become a hot topic among the public. This article will provide you with structured data and practical suggestions based on hot content from the entire Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics on recent dog bite incidents
| Date | location | Event overview | degree of injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-01 | Chaoyang District, Beijing | Unleash dog bites child | mild bite |
| 2023-11-03 | Pudong New Area, Shanghai | Stray dogs attack passers-by | many injured |
| 2023-11-05 | Tianhe District, Guangzhou City | A vicious dog breaks away from the rope and injures someone | Seriously injured and sent to hospital |
| 2023-11-08 | Wuhou District, Chengdu City | Domestic dog suddenly goes crazy and bites owner | moderate bite |
2. The correct way to handle a dog biting person
1.keep calm: Do not scream or run as this may excite the dog even more.
2.Protect vital parts: If attacked, use arms to protect vital parts such as face, neck and torso.
3.break away correctly: If bitten, you can use objects to pry open the dog's mouth. Do not pull directly to avoid causing greater damage.
4.Seek medical attention promptly: Even if the wound is small, you should go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. A rabies vaccine may be required.
3. Effective measures to prevent dog bites
| Measure type | Specific methods | Effect evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| pedestrian protection | Avoid looking directly into the eyes of strange dogs and do not approach them suddenly | Effectively reduce accidents by 90% |
| Dog management | Must be on a leash when going out, and large dogs must wear a muzzle | Reduce the risk of injury by 80% |
| community management | Clean up stray dogs regularly and set warning signs | Reduce stray dog injuries by 60% |
| Education and training | Carry out civilized dog-raising propaganda and child protection education | Remarkable long-term effects |
4. Medical treatment process after being bitten by a dog
1.Wound treatment: Immediately flush the wound with soapy water and running water for at least 15 minutes.
2.Disinfection: Use iodine or other disinfectants to disinfect the wound.
3.Medical examination: Go to the hospital or CDC within 24 hours. The doctor will decide whether it is necessary based on the wound condition:
- Inject rabies vaccine
- Tetanus vaccine
- Suturing the wound (deep wounds may require delayed suturing)
4.Follow-up observations: Complete all vaccinations as directed by the doctor and observe the wound healing.
5. Analysis of relevant legal responsibilities
According to the Civil Code and local dog breeding management regulations, in dog bite incidents:
-Breeder Responsibilities: Unless it can be proven that the person bitten intentionally or grossly negligent, he or she must bear full liability for compensation.
-Compensation scope: Including medical expenses, lost work expenses, nursing expenses, mental damage compensation, etc.
-administrative penalty: Failure to keep a dog in compliance with regulations may result in fines, confiscation of the dog, etc.
6. Expert advice
1. Dog owners should vaccinate their dogs regularly and do social training.
2. Parents should educate their children not to approach strange dogs at will and not to disturb dogs that are eating or sleeping.
3. Communities should establish a complete dog management system and regularly check for potential safety hazards.
4. Relevant government departments should strengthen law enforcement and strictly punish illegal dog keeping behaviors.
Through the comprehensive implementation of the above measures, we can effectively reduce the occurrence of dog bite incidents and ensure public health safety. In case of emergency, please dial 110 or 120 for help immediately.
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