Includes: Skin punctures and Subcutaneous emphysema
Cause/Info
- Mostly cat damage
Treatment Options
- Antibiotics for cat damage.
- Deflation of subcutaneous emphysema with a small sterile hypodermic needle and provision of antibiotic cover.
- Confine the bat to restrict movement temporarily while healing.
Considerations
- Depth and site of puncture.
- Possibility of invisible internal injuries.
- Inflation may reoccur.
- Occult injuries should be considered if the bat appears moribund and its condition does not improve with first aid.