Snake bite
Procedure
- 1.Calm and reassure the patient.
- 2.Have them lie down and keep them quiet throughout transportation to hospital
- 3.Do not give them any alcohol.
if possible, to avoid a tourniquet effect as swelling progresses.
- 5.Clean the bite site with soap and water or an antiseptic solution, if available.
Do not apply a pressure immobilization bandage. Impeding normal blood flow to the affected limb can increase the severity of local tissue damage.
Ensure that the ABCs are maintained.
Some types of snake venom are activated by cold.
- 9.Transport the patient to medical aid.
to the patient's arrival in order to have the anti- venom ready for them.