First aid om snake bites

Answer 1

Firstly, snakes aren't Poisonous, they're Venomous - Venom is just protein - one could take a glass of venom and, provided he / she has no cavities in their teeth and no ulcers in their mouth or stomach, could drink it with no consequences!There are three main classes of snake venom: -

1. Myo-cytotoxic, (Puff Adder, Gaboon Viper, Horned Adder, Pit Viper) - these snakes have hinged fangs and their venom causes massive swelling and tissue damage.

2. Neurotoxic, (Cobras, Mambas, Berg Adder, Sea Snake, Rinkhals) - These snakes are front fanged and cause respiratory and cardiac arrest.

3. Haemotoxic - (Boomslang, Vine Snake) - these snakes are back fanged and their venom dissolves the platelets in their victim's blood causing massive hemorrhaging.

If someone is bitten, don't try and catch the snake, you might be bitten as well! Call Emergency Services and Sit the patient down under a tree and wash the bite site and surrounding skin, (often the snake will deliver a Dry Bite - no injection of venom).Remove any jewelery like rings and watches because there is going to be swelling.If a first aid kit is available, grab the bandage that is used for sports injuries - the Crape Bandage. *Wrap the extremity from Distal to Proximal and then make sure there is a Distal Pulse - this will tell you if the dressing is too tight or not.*The reason for this treatment is to try and spread the venom around the entire limb - {the body will always flush an injury site with fluid, by spreading the venom the body flushes the entire limb with fluid and therefore Diluting the venom and giving you more time to get the patient to Medical assistance}.

Answer 2

first thing you do is don't panic the more you use up energy the faster the poisn will kill you next you should call for any help

don't panic put pressure on the wound and get help.

Don't panic and walk slowly so you don't get your heart pumping and the venom will spread slower

1. Don't know what kind of snake bit you? There are many varieties of snakes in the Phoenix area, some of which are venomous and some which are not. The most venomous snakes that are the most dangerous to your health in this area are the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake and the Arizona Coral Snake (also known as the Sonoran Coralsnake).
2. Look for symptoms. If the area of the bite begins to swell and change color, the snake was probably poisonous. For specific symptoms that may occur after being bitten by a snake, visit the About Health Care Center.
3. Keep the bitten area still. You can immobilize the area with an improvised splint made from a board, magazines, or other stiff material tied to the limb. Don't tie it too tight---you don't want to reduce blood flow.
4. Remove any jewelry or constricting items near the affected area in case of swelling.
5. Keep the area of the area of the snake bite lower than the heart.
6. Go to a hospital immediately. If you cannot get to a hospital, call the Arizona Poison Control and Drug Information Center at 1-800-362-0101 immediately.

Tips:

1. If bitten by a rattlesnake, DO NOT use ice to cool the bite.
2. If bitten by a rattlesnake, DO NOT cut open the wound and try to suck out the venom.
3. If bitten by a rattlesnake, DO NOT use a tourniquet. This will cut off blood flow and the limb may be lost.
4. Avoid rattlesnakes altogether. If you see one, don't try to get closer to it or catch it.
5. Keep your hands and feet away from areas where you cannot see, like between rocks or in tall grass where rattlesnakes like to rest.

Well, it depends really. like if you just got bitten the precautions are to look at the bite and if swelling/redness of the skin occur then the snake was probably poisonous. immidiatly take of any jewelry like watches or anything in the way. (take it off with your arm that has not been bitten) And also VERY IMMPORTANT keep the bitten area very still. make a improvised splint out of anything you have. like carboard or if you have some clothing and 2 sticks. so tie the improvised splint to the affected area. but not like super tight. because you don't want to slow down your blood flow. and then immediatly go to any nearby hospital.

1) Suction should be applied to the bite within seconds (a Venom Extractor)

2) Wash area

3) Apply tourniquet 2 to 4 inches above bite (between heart and bite).

4) Note the time of the bite and track the spread of venom (if possible)

5) PROCEED TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
This is basically rattlesnake poison that has been treat with an anti toxic to make it an anti venom and depending on how bad the bite or how big the snake and how long it takes you to get to the emergency room depends on how much you will get. Rattle snakes when they bite dont always release venom, if they know that they cannot bring something down and eat it they wont inject venom. When they do inject venom in to a human it is because they are scared or worried. Also a good thing to know is that baby rattle snakes and more dangerous then adults as the babys do not know how to control the flow of venom and will continue to inject venom until they are either taken off of let go themselves.
Call 911 , don't put ice or anyting on it, don't attempt to remove poison. Just wait, and keep wound BELOW the heart to prevent the spreading of poison due to blood flow.
Go to a hospital.
You treat it with antivenom.
Get Help.

Answer 3

Treating snake bites

Keep the victim calm, move them away from the snake and do not try to kill the snake.

Minimize the victims activity level; this will slow down the spread of the venom through the bloodstream.

Immediately remove any jewelry, such as rings, bracelets or watches, due to possible swelling.

Seek medical attention as soon as possible by dialing 9-1-1, or transporting the victim to the nearest medical facility. Getting immediate medical help for the victim is crucial.

If possible apply snake bite first aid if you can not get the person immediate medical attention. Keep the bite wound below the level of the heart.

Clean the bite with soap and water and apply a clean, dry dressing.

It's important to know which type of snake has bitten the victim. So pay close attention to the color and shape of the snake so that you can inform the medical personal.

Snake Bite First Aid - Things You Should Not Do

Do not try to pick up the snake or trap it. This could put you at risk for a bite.

Do not slash the bite wound with a knife.

Do not apply a tight bandage or tourniquet.

Do not suck out the venom (this can be dangerous to you and the bacteria in your mouth can infect the wound.

Do not immerse the wound in water or apply ice.

Do not drink alcohol as a pain reliever.

Do not drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages.

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Answer 4

If possible, call for medical help immediately. This is the most important thing.

The first thing to do after that is to get the victim away from the snake as quickly and carefully as possible. Keep them quiet and still, and remove any clothing or jewellery in the affected aram as it will begin to swell.

Cover the bite with a light bandage, but do not make it tight like a tourniquet. stay with the victim until medical help arrives.

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Answer 5

Assuming you're talking about a venomous bite. Call your emergency number - and summon medical help. In the mean time...

Try to calm the victim down. Being agitated increases the heart rate and thus blood-flow.

Sit the victim down (do not lie them down !) - Lying the victim down allows easier transport of the venom through the body.

Apply a pressure bandage to the bite area - never use a tourniquet as, on releasing the tourniquet, it will allow a concentration of venom to suddenly rush through the victim's blood-stream.

Keep the bite area below the level of the heart - this will slow the passage of venom through the victim's body.

Finally - get as much information from the victim on the type of snake (colour, size, location etc) - this will enable the hospital to administer the correct antivenin.

Answer 6

Remain calm and retreat from the snake at least 15 feet. Arrange to have the victim transported to a medical facility as soon as possible.[74]

Remove restrictive clothing items (rings, bracelets, watches, buttoned shirts, etc.) from the victim.

Splint or otherwise immobilize any bitten limbs and keep them below heart level. If (and only if) the victim is more than an hour away from a medical facility, place a lightly constricting band (that admits one finger beneath it) above the bitten area to prevent the systemic spread of the venom.

Keep victims calm; put them at rest; keep them warm and give them comfort and reassurance (which will lower their heart rate, slowing the spread of the venom). Keeping a victim's heart rate down, however, should never interfere with getting him or her to a medical facility.

If the snake is still present or nearby, try to get an accurate description by using a camera or remembering certain physical traits such as color, pattern, or length. This can help ensure the proper antivenin is administered. However, one should never put oneself at risk of being bitten to obtain this description.

(Wikipedia)

Answer 7

If you're bitten by a rattlesnake DO stay calm.

DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.

DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb right away (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue starts swelling).

Do NOT cut the bite site, or create any kind of tourniquet around the wound.

Do NOT put ice on the bite.

Do NOT try to suck the venom from the wound.

Do NOT treat the site with rubbing alcohol or medication.

Do NOT wait for swelling, pain or other common symptoms to manifest themselves before going to the emergency room.

Answer 8

The only cure for the bite of a rattlesnake is to get medical treatment immediately. Antivenin is the only way to prevent death and major tissue damage. In the mean time, here is what you should do:

DO stay calm.

DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.

DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb right away (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue starts swelling).

Do NOT cut the bite site, or create any kind of tourniquet around the wound.

Do NOT put ice on the bite.

Do NOT try to suck the venom from the wound.

Do NOT treat the site with rubbing alcohol or medication.

Do NOT wait for swelling, pain or other common symptoms to manifest themselves before going to the emergency room.

Answer 9

If you're bitten by a rattlesnake

DO stay calm.

DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.

DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb right

away (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue starts

swelling).

Do NOT cut the bite site, or create any kind of tourniquet around the wound.

Do NOT put ice on the bite.

Do NOT try to suck the venom from the wound.

Do NOT treat the site with rubbing alcohol or medication.

Do NOT wait for swelling, pain or other common symptoms to manifest

themselves before going to the emergency room.

Answer 10

Remain calm and retreat from the snake at least 15 feet. Arrange to have the victim transported to a medical facility as soon as possible.

Remove restrictive clothing items (rings, bracelets, watches, buttoned shirts, etc.) from the victim.

Splint or otherwise immobilize any bitten limbs and keep them below heart level. If (and only if) the victim is more than an hour away from a medical facility, place a lightly constricting band (that admits one finger beneath it) above the bitten area to prevent the systemic spread of the venom.

Keep victims calm; put them at rest; keep them warm and give them comfort and reassurance (which will lower their heart rate, slowing the spread of the venom). Keeping a victim's heart rate down, however, should never interfere with getting him or her to a medical facility.

If the snake is still present or nearby, try to get an accurate description by using a camera or remembering certain physical traits such as color, pattern, or length. This can help ensure the proper antivenin is administered. However, one should never put oneself at risk of being bitten to obtain this description.

(Wikipedia)