Article: Look at the bite to evaluate how severe the victim's condition is. Check for signs such as bruising, punctured skin, bleeding, and objects stuck in the wound. The more severe the bruising or bleeding looks, the worse the bite is.  A bite that shows only minor scratching and irritation to the skin is likely not serious. It should be cleaned with soap and warm water and monitored as it heals, but likely will not need medical attention. A severe bite that may need additional attention will include either rapid heavy bruising of unbroken skin, heavy or uncontrollable bleeding of broken skin, multiple punctures to the skin, or an object such as a tooth stuck in the skin. If possible, try to quickly identify the type of animal that caused the bite. Naturally venomous reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids may or may not be de-fanged, and dogs with strong jaws such as pitbulls and rottweilers may be able to cause greater immediate injury.  If the pet was not yours, ask the owner what type of animal the pet was, down to the species or breed. If you don’t know if a certain type of exotic pet is venomous, quickly search online or call a local vet’s office to see if they have anymore information. A little bleeding is common with many pet bites, but rapid or uncontrollable bleeding can quickly become problematic. Look at the bite site to see if blood is slowly pushing out of the injury, or if there is a fast flow or heavy squirts of blood.  Regardless of how much blood is being lost, try to stop excess blood flow by elevating the injury and applying pressure to the wound when possible. Use medical gauze or a towel to keep the blood from getting on others. If you notice blood loss, it is important to act quickly to slow the loss and seek medical attention. After you get the bleeding under control, you need to see a doctor right away. If you can’t stop the bleeding within 10 minutes, then call 911. A loss of as little as 15 percent of a person’s blood can have negative side effects. A pet bite that breaks the skin will likely cause some form of discomfort. However, extreme pain may be an indicator of problems under the surface such as hemorrhaging or a broken bone. Check with the bite victim to see if they feel any identifiable discomfort under the broken skin. You may also test levels of pain by applying very gentle pressure to the affected area. If the bite victim has an extreme reaction to a normal touch, that may indicate trauma under the skin. If the bite was accompanied by other force, such as the pet knocking the person down or pushing them into a wall, look for other potential injuries such as serious bruising, a concussion, or other breaks and tears in the skin. Even if the bite is not serious, accompanying injuries may be.  Additional injuries may be especially common when a larger animal such as a large-breed dog bites a child or an already injured individual. Signs of additional trauma may include pain or swelling at a point of impact, broken skin and/or bleeding, or heavy bruising on an impacted area. If you notice any signs of physical trauma, do not wait to see if more problems appear. Seek medical attention at a clinic or emergency room. Let the doctors know everything you can about the bite, including what type of animal caused it, when it happened, and any pain or symptoms that the bite victim has reported. You should seek emergency medical treatment if:   the bite is from a severe attack. there is heavy bleeding. there is injury to the face, eyes or scalp. the bite is from a stray pet or household pet that has not or may not have received rabies protection.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine the severity of the bite. Identify the type of animal. Look for loss of blood. Evaluate pain levels. Find any additional injuries. Seek immediate medical treatment.
Article: It is normal for the person to experience swelling, pain, and discomfort following the surgery.  The discomfort is usually mild and can be managed with over-the-counter medication as advised by your doctor.  Be sure your surgeon advises you on the exact products to give your baby or young child to help with any discomfort. The instructions from your surgeon should be clear on the doses as well as the products that are ok to use. Do not use more medication than your doctor advised, and do not use any products other than those your doctor recommended. If your baby is young and you were having trouble with breastfeeding, try to breastfeed soon after the procedure has been performed. The corrective surgery has immediate results. While there may be some swelling and discomfort, infants are often able to begin to breastfeed as soon as the procedure is completed. If your child is old enough, rinsing the mouth with salt water is often recommended. Your surgeon will provide you with specific instructions on how to minimize the risk of infection, and how to use any recommended products in young children. Assist your child with your normal routines of oral hygiene. Normal brushing and rinsing is recommended to keep the mouth area clean and help prevent infection.  Avoid touching the surgical site with the toothbrush, or with fingers, in order to minimize irritation and prevent infection.  If stitches were used, they were most likely dissolvable. In some cases traditional sutures are used which will require a scheduled appointment with the surgeon to have them removed. Your doctor will advise you as to specific foods, if any, your infant or child should avoid for any amount of time. Follow the instructions provided by your doctor. Follow the directions provided by your surgeon in cleaning the mouth area after eating and drinking to prevent infection. Depending on the age of your child, it may have been recommended that you follow-up with speech therapy.  The condition is called being tongue-tied for several reasons including limitations in speaking. Your child may have learned how to make sounds and words in ways that are not normal, in an effort to communicate. Working with a speech therapist can help to correct any speech deficits and assist your child in learning to speak normally. Tongue exercises may be a part of strengthening the ability to speak correctly.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Expect some swelling and discomfort. Try to breastfeed your baby. Use salt water rinses. Keep the mouth area as clean as possible. Provide foods and beverages as directed. Schedule appointments as recommended by your surgeon.
Article: Decide which kind of drain cleaner that you want to use. Options include traditional cleaners, foaming cleansers, and enzyme cleaners. Traditional and foaming cleansers may contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment while enzyme cleansers are made of natural ingredients. Because all drain cleaners are different, it's important that you read the instructions so that you know how long you should let the drain cleaner sit before flushing it.  Enzyme cleaners work best in warm water rather than hot water. Do not combine two different types of chemical drain cleaners or it can create toxic fumes. Pour the appropriate amount of drain cleaner down the sink according to the directions. If your drain is clogged, you'll see the solution settle near the top of your drain pipe. After letting the drain cleaner sit in the drain, you will have to flush the rest of the cleaner down the drain with warm or hot water.  Follow the directions on the packaging for the optimal results.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Purchase a drain cleaner from the store or online. Read the instructions on the packaging. Pour the drain cleaner down the drain. Flush the drain with hot or boiling water.