NIGHTINGALE INSTITUTE OF

NURSING
HEALTH TALK
ON

RABIES
SUBMITTED TO:- SUBMITTED BY:-
……………………. Mam Priyanka kumari
GNM 18th Batch (1st Year)
Roll no- ….
SUBMITTED ON:-
 ……/03/2021

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of the seminar presentation the group will be able to get knowledge
about rabies.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
At the end of the seminar presentation the group will be able to :-
• Introduce to rabies
• Define the rabies
• List the cause of rabies
• Enlist the signs and symptoms
• Enlist the risk factors
• Enlist the prevention
• Enlist the doses
• Enlist the management
S.NO TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHING LEARNING AV- EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE METHOD ACTIVITY AIDS
ACTIVITY
1. 2 min. Introduction Lecture Listening Chart What are the
of rabies INTRODUCTION paper definition of
Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected rabies?
animals. The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite.

2. 3 min Enlist the

cause CAUSE
• Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus.
• The virus is spread through the saliva of infected animals.
• Infected animals can spread the virus by biting another
animal or a person.
What are the
• Rabies can be spread when infected saliva gets into an open
wound or the mucous membranes, such as the mouth or causes of
eyes. rabies?
• This could occur if an infected animal were to lick an open
cut on your skin.
• In rare cases, the virus has been transmitted to tissue and
organ transplant recipients from an infected organ.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

3. 4 min  Pain.
Enlist the  Fatigue.
signs &  Headaches.
symptoms  Fever.
 Muscle spasms.
 Irritability.
 Excessive movements.
 Agitation, aggressiveness. What are the
 Confusion.
signs and
 Seizures.
symptoms of
 Bizarre or abnormal thoughts.
 Hallucinations. rabies?
 Weakness, paralysis.
 Increased production of saliva or tears.
 Extreme sensitivity to bright lights, sounds, or touch.
 Difficulty speaking.
 Double vision.
 Problems moving facial muscles.
 Abnormal movements
 Difficulty swallowing

RISK FACTORS
 Traveling or living in developing countries where rabies
4. 4 min is more common, including countries in Africa and
Enlist the Southeast Asia
risk factors
 Activities that are likely to put you in contact with wild
 animals that may have rabies, such as exploring caves
where bats live or camping without taking precautions
to keep wild animals away from your campsite
 Working in a laboratory with the rabies virus
What are the
 Wounds to the head or neck, which may help the risk factors of
rabies virus travel to your brain more quickly rabies?

PREVENTIONS
 Vaccinate your pets. Cats, dogs and ferrets can be
vaccinated against rabies. Ask your veterinarian how
often your pets should be vaccinated.
 Keep your pets confined. Keep your pets inside and
5. 5 min
supervise them when outside. This will help keep your
pets from coming in contact with wild animals.
 Protect small pets from predators. Keep rabbits and
Enlist the other small pets, such as guinea pigs, inside or in
preventions. protected cages so that they are safe from wild
animals. These small pets can't be vaccinated against
rabies.
 Report stray animals to local authorities. Call your
local animal control officials or other local law
enforcement to report stray dogs and cats.
 Don't approach wild animals. Wild animals with
rabies may seem unafraid of people. It's not normal for
 a wild animal to be friendly with people, so stay away
from any animal that seems unafraid.
What are the
 Keep bats out of your home. Seal any cracks and
preventions of
gaps where bats can enter your home. If you know you
have bats in your home, work with a local expert to find rabies?
ways to keep bats out.
 Public health educational strategies at the community
level within endemic regions

DOSES
 First dose given.
 Second dose given 7 days after first dose.
 Third dose given 21 days or 28 days after first dose.

6. 5min
Enlist the
doses
What are the
doses of rabies?
MANAGEMENT
1. Immediate steps need to take in case of an animal BITE.

 Wash the bite area with soap and water for 5 to 10 minutes.
 Cover the bite area with a clean bandage.
 Call your doctor and go to a nearby emergency room.
  If you know the animal’s owner, get all the information about
7. 5 min the animal, including vaccination status and owner's name
and address. Call your local health department, especially if
the animal hasn't been vaccinated.
Enlist the  If you don't know the animal’s owner or if a wild animal bites
managment you, immediately call your local animal control authorities to
get help finding the animal that caused the bite. The animal
will need to be confined and observed for signs of rabies.
What is the
management of
2. Once symptoms start, treatment using sedation & avoidance of
rabies?
intubation & life support measures once diagnosis is certain
Medication.
a. Diazepam
b. Midazolam
c. Haloperidol

3. supportive care.

 Provide suitable and physical support.

 Discuss and provide important information to relatives
concerning transmission of dose and indication for PET of
contacts.

CONCLUSION
Rabies is caused by contact with a rabid creatures saliva or tissue
and my not appear in a victim for many weeks or years after the
incident. With all the possible diagnostic tests available, it can be
easily determined if someone has been infected with the virus or
not after an attack. The main goal of treatment is to prevent the
virus from spreading away from the bite to other parts of the
body. The easiest form of protection against contracting rabies is
to avoid any contact with wildlife. Rabies kills about 55,000
people worldwide each year. All in all, rabies is one of the most
dangerous and deadly viruses on the planet but can be easily
prevented in most areas.
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"How Can You Prevent Rabies in People?" Centers for Disease Control and
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