Apply a pressure bandage NOT a tourniquet to the site of the bite wound - Keep the bite area as low as possible to restrict the flow of venom to the victim's heart - Seek URGENT medical attention at once !
Remain calm, avoid movement if possible and try to keep the bitten part lower that the heart.
Place the limb below the level of the heart
place the affected limb below the level of the heart. :-)
Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.
Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.
Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.
Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.
when treating a snake bite, what should you do with the affected limb to decrease the spread of venom
decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream
Initial treatment of snakebite focuses on decreasing the spread of venom.
Place th affected limb below the level of the heart
If you're bitten by a venomous snake:DO stay calm.DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb rightaway (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue startsswelling).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 manifestthemselves before going to the emergency room.