SOP FOR FIRST-AID AND TREATMENT OF ANIMAL INFLICTED BITES / SCRATCHES AND MECHANICAL WOUNDS

 1.0                            OBJECTIVE

1.1                            To lay down a standard procedure to be followed for first-aid and treatment of animal inflicted bites/ scratches and mechanical wounds in Animal House Facility.

2.0                            SCOPE

2.1                            This SOP shall be applicable for first-aid and treatment of animal inflicted bites/ scratches and mechanical wounds in the Animal House Facility.

3.0                            RESPONSIBILITY

3.1                            Head- Animal House Facility

3.2                            Attendant- Animal House Facility

4.0                            DEFINITIONS

4.1                            Nil

5.0                            PROCEDURE

5.1                            For minor bites, scratches, cuts, lacerations, or scrapes, the affected area shall be washed with anti-bacterial soap and water.

5.2                            Thin layer of antiseptic ointment shall be applied over the affected area and shall be cover with a band-aid.

5.3                            For critical injuries, the general physician shall be called for medical treatment.

5.4                            First Aid Kit Contents List:

5.4.1                       Dettol Solution

5.4.2                       Bandages

5.4.3                       Assorted gauze pads

5.4.4                       Adhesive strips

5.4.5                       Oral thermometer

5.4.6                       Scissor

5.4.7                       Absorbent cotton

5.4.8                       Crocin, Antacids, Avil

5.4.9                       Gloves

5.4.10                   Antibiotic Cream (Soframycin)

5.4.11                   Povidone Iodine Solution

5.4.12                   Povidone-Iodine Ointment

5.5                            Hydrogen Peroxide solution

6.0                            ENCLOSURES

6.1                            Nil

7.0                            ABBREVIATIONS

7.1                            SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

7.2                            AHF: Animal House Facility

8.0                            REFERENCES

8.1                            In-house.

9.0                            REVISION HISTORY

                                                                                                                 

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