decreasing the amount of venom going to the blood stream
Initial treatment would be care of the external bite wound, in tandem with ascertaining the species of snake (and thus the correct anti-venin to use)
Don't PANIC.. ? ?
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream.
Preventing the venom circulating through the Lymphatic System
Initial treatment of snakebite focuses on decreasing the spread of venom.
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream.
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream.
Immobilise the bite area. Keep the patient calm. Apply a pressure bandage to the bite area not a tourniquet ! Get professional medical treatment ASAP.
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream.
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream.
incision of wound!!!^^WRONG ! If you suspect you have been bitten by a venomous snake - the initial treatment is to immobilize the bite area, and apply a pressure bandage ! (Snakester1962)
Initially - try to keep the victim calm - anxiety increases the heart-rate - speeding venom through the body. Call an ambulance. In the mean-time, immobilise the bite area. NEVER apply a tourniquet - use a pressure bandage on the wound instead. Sit the casualty down - this will slow their heart-beat. Keep the bite area lower than the heart to slow the spread of venom through the body. Additionally - it would help medical personnel if you can identify the snake that delivered the bite. Knowing the species helps doctors to administer the correct antivenin.