Taking notice of cat's bite in District Head Quarter Hospital Muzaffargarh ,Punjab Government has suspended the services of Medical Superintendent ,Ward Assistant Kashif and Nurse Incharge Shama Shamim for negligence of duty while show cause notices were sereved on Dr.Naveed Haider and Security Guard Ghulam Abbas Undoubtedly, one of the most horrific and gruesome images that can be conjured up is a seven month old baby getting feasted on by cats. This kind of disturbing image is usually seen in the most macabre of horror movies, but as it turns out, reality in Pakistan even surpasses the most bizarrely fabricated fiction.An baby , Saadia born to Saeeda bibi of village Chaman ,asuburb of Muzaffargarh and ababy boy Muhammad Hasnain were severely bitten by cats this Thursday at the children ward of the DHQ Hospital in Muzaffargarh. It is stated that the surviving seven month old baby , has visible cat bites on his hand.The cat chewed her three fingers hree fingers of the baby were injured by cat at night when all were sleeping.They awakened when the cats attacked another baby who cried loudly
The traumatised parents of the child have accused the hospital staff of gruesome negligence. The administration of the hospital said that if such an incident had taken place, an investigation would be conducted and concerned staff would be questioned.Firstly, I don’t quite understand why the occurrence of the incident is still under question! A seven month baby has marks all over his body as proof of the heinous monstrosity that has gone down, and yet they’re still dusting the top layer, trying to find non-existent loopholes that might miraculously produce a scapegoat?
Hospital administration is taking every possible step to get rid of cats. The children are supposed to be kept in the most sanitary environment. They are to be checked on by attendants at all times.
All of this just points a very blatant finger at the hospital staff and the extreme level of negligence that prevails here.
Furthermore, the hospital might have grand plans on fumigation now, but where’s the accountability for what happened? If the hospital’s hygiene conditions were so terribly compromised, why hasn’t it been shut down yet? .
This year alone has witnessed innumerable acts of negligence by health officials; a vast majority of other such incidents have probably gone unreported, unnoticed and thus unpunished.
In June, six infants were killed in a fire that broke out in a nursery in Services Hospital in Punjab, while the rest sustained burns and other injuries.
As far as the staff is concerned, their hands are tied at the subjugation of loadshedding imposed by the government. It is astonishing that government hospitals lack the means to invest in a proper generator that is vital for the running of any kind of hospital.
As a country with an incredibly large lower class – which can only afford the conditions available to them at government hospitals – it’s saddening to see the deplorable situation here. This woman, Saadia bibi , travelled from Kalarwali for the curement of her baby.
Our medical standards continue to shrivel like a decaying corpse. As hospitals pile with patients, highly underpaid doctors struggle, and are given very little incentive to work ─ or for that matter, to even really care.There will be no checks or balances, as there seems to be very little difference between the workings of these hospitals and the country itself, both of which seem to have gone to the rats.
Why cat bites can be dangerous
Cat bites only account for 10-15% of animal bites reported by emergency rooms, but they pose a much greater risk of infection. Cat bites create narrow, deep puncture wounds. Unlike other animal bites, which can tear flesh and even break bones, these deeper wounds are much harder to clean. Additionally, cats’ mouths carry a large number of bacteria which can cause serious infections in bite wounds. One of the more common is a highly pathogenic bacterium, Pasteurella multocida.
What to do immediately after a cat bite
Immediately wash the wound under running water. If the wound is bleeding, don’t stop blood flow; in fact, try to encourage bleeding by gently pressing the area around the wound. Bleeding may help flush out any bacteria that may have gotten into the wound. Don’t use harsh disinfectants or chemicals to clean the wound, as they may harm tissue and slow down healing. Arnica, a homeopathic remedy, can help prevent bruising, and Ledum can help prevent infection.
Seek medical attention
While some cat bites may heal without causing infection, it is recommended that you seek medical attention for all cat bites. A serious infection can develop 24-48 hours after being bitten. According to a Mayo Clinic review of records for 193 cat bite victims, 36 were immediately admitted to the hospital, where they stayed an average of three days. Another 154 were treated with oral antibiotics as outpatients, although 21 of them eventually had to be hospitalized. Complications included nerve involvement, abscesses and loss of joint mobility.
Signs of an infected cat bite
If you decide to delay medical care, watch closely for signs of infection. If you notice any redness, swelling, discharge from the wound, increasing pain, or difficulty moving the hand, seek emergency care.
Treatment of cat bites
Most cat bites are treated with antibiotics, with penicillin being the most commonly used drug.
Cat bites to the hand can be especially dangerous, since tendon sheaths and joints are close to the surface in the hand and cat bites penetrate deeply. In severe cases, surgery may be required to clean out the infected areas. Cat bites can also lead to bone infection, and in extreme cases, septic shock, which is a life-threatening condition.
Your physician may also recommend a tetanus shot. If the cat who bit you was not current on his rabies vaccination, or was a stray with unknown vaccination status, you may need to undergo prophylactic treatment for rabies.
Cat bites are reportable
In most jurisdictions, physicians are required to report animal bites to the local health department. In almost all states, a cat that has bitten a human or another domestic animal must undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine period. Some states allow this quarantine to be done in the cat’s home, others require that it will be carried out in an approved animal control facility. If the cat is healthy after 10 days, there is no risk to the person who was bitten.
How to prevent cat bites
Do not allow kittens and young cats to play with your hands. While the kitten grabbing at your hand and biting your fingers may be adorable, it won’t be so adorable anymore when he has grown into an adult cat. Use interactive toys to play with your cat instead.
Never try to separate cats who are fighting. If your cats get into a serious scuffle, use a blanket or sturdy piece of cardboard to try to separate them. Give them time to calm down before approaching them.
Hospital administration is taking every possible step to get rid of cats. The children are supposed to be kept in the most sanitary environment. They are to be checked on by attendants at all times.
All of this just points a very blatant finger at the hospital staff and the extreme level of negligence that prevails here.
Furthermore, the hospital might have grand plans on fumigation now, but where’s the accountability for what happened? If the hospital’s hygiene conditions were so terribly compromised, why hasn’t it been shut down yet? .
This year alone has witnessed innumerable acts of negligence by health officials; a vast majority of other such incidents have probably gone unreported, unnoticed and thus unpunished.
In June, six infants were killed in a fire that broke out in a nursery in Services Hospital in Punjab, while the rest sustained burns and other injuries.
As far as the staff is concerned, their hands are tied at the subjugation of loadshedding imposed by the government. It is astonishing that government hospitals lack the means to invest in a proper generator that is vital for the running of any kind of hospital.
As a country with an incredibly large lower class – which can only afford the conditions available to them at government hospitals – it’s saddening to see the deplorable situation here. This woman, Saadia bibi , travelled from Kalarwali for the curement of her baby.
Our medical standards continue to shrivel like a decaying corpse. As hospitals pile with patients, highly underpaid doctors struggle, and are given very little incentive to work ─ or for that matter, to even really care.There will be no checks or balances, as there seems to be very little difference between the workings of these hospitals and the country itself, both of which seem to have gone to the rats.
Why cat bites can be dangerous
Cat bites only account for 10-15% of animal bites reported by emergency rooms, but they pose a much greater risk of infection. Cat bites create narrow, deep puncture wounds. Unlike other animal bites, which can tear flesh and even break bones, these deeper wounds are much harder to clean. Additionally, cats’ mouths carry a large number of bacteria which can cause serious infections in bite wounds. One of the more common is a highly pathogenic bacterium, Pasteurella multocida.
What to do immediately after a cat bite
Immediately wash the wound under running water. If the wound is bleeding, don’t stop blood flow; in fact, try to encourage bleeding by gently pressing the area around the wound. Bleeding may help flush out any bacteria that may have gotten into the wound. Don’t use harsh disinfectants or chemicals to clean the wound, as they may harm tissue and slow down healing. Arnica, a homeopathic remedy, can help prevent bruising, and Ledum can help prevent infection.
Seek medical attention
While some cat bites may heal without causing infection, it is recommended that you seek medical attention for all cat bites. A serious infection can develop 24-48 hours after being bitten. According to a Mayo Clinic review of records for 193 cat bite victims, 36 were immediately admitted to the hospital, where they stayed an average of three days. Another 154 were treated with oral antibiotics as outpatients, although 21 of them eventually had to be hospitalized. Complications included nerve involvement, abscesses and loss of joint mobility.
Signs of an infected cat bite
If you decide to delay medical care, watch closely for signs of infection. If you notice any redness, swelling, discharge from the wound, increasing pain, or difficulty moving the hand, seek emergency care.
Treatment of cat bites
Most cat bites are treated with antibiotics, with penicillin being the most commonly used drug.
Cat bites to the hand can be especially dangerous, since tendon sheaths and joints are close to the surface in the hand and cat bites penetrate deeply. In severe cases, surgery may be required to clean out the infected areas. Cat bites can also lead to bone infection, and in extreme cases, septic shock, which is a life-threatening condition.
Your physician may also recommend a tetanus shot. If the cat who bit you was not current on his rabies vaccination, or was a stray with unknown vaccination status, you may need to undergo prophylactic treatment for rabies.
Cat bites are reportable
In most jurisdictions, physicians are required to report animal bites to the local health department. In almost all states, a cat that has bitten a human or another domestic animal must undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine period. Some states allow this quarantine to be done in the cat’s home, others require that it will be carried out in an approved animal control facility. If the cat is healthy after 10 days, there is no risk to the person who was bitten.
How to prevent cat bites
Do not allow kittens and young cats to play with your hands. While the kitten grabbing at your hand and biting your fingers may be adorable, it won’t be so adorable anymore when he has grown into an adult cat. Use interactive toys to play with your cat instead.
Never try to separate cats who are fighting. If your cats get into a serious scuffle, use a blanket or sturdy piece of cardboard to try to separate them. Give them time to calm down before approaching them.
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