What Should we Do after Bite of Snakes ๐ ?
First aid for snakebites
If you suspect a snake bite:
๐Immediately move away from the area where the bite occurred. If the snake is still attached use a stick or tool to make it let go. Sea snake victims need to be moved to dry land to avoid drowning.
๐Remove anything tight from around the bitten part of the body (e.g.: rings, anklets, bracelets) as these can cause harm if swelling occurs.
๐Reassure the victim. Many snake bites are caused by non-venomous snakes. And even after most venomous snake bites the risk of death is not immediate.
๐Immobilize the person completely. Splint the limb to keep it still. Use a makeshift stretcher to carry the person to a place where transport is available to take them to a health facility.
๐Never use a tight arterial tourniquet.
๐The Australian Pressure Immobilization Bandage (PIB) Method is only recommended for bites by neurotoxic snakes that do not cause local swelling.
๐Applying pressure at the bite site with a pressure pad may be suitable in some cases.
๐Avoid traditional first aid methods, herbal medicines and other unproven or unsafe forms of first aid.
๐Transport the person to a health facility as soon as possible
๐Paracetamol may be given for local pain (which can be severe).
๐Vomiting may occur, so place the person on their left side in the recovery position.
๐Closely monitor airway and breathing and be ready to resuscitate if necessary.
๐Are snake bites dangerous?
The answer might seem obvious, but there are two different types of snake bites. And one is more serious than the other:
Dry bites: These occur when a snake doesn’t release any venom with its bite. As you’d expect, these are mostly seen with non-venomous snakes.
Venomous bites: These are much more dangerous. They occur when a snake transmits venom during a bite.
Poisonous snakes voluntarily emit venom when they bite. They can control the amount of venom they discharge, and 50 to 70% of venomous snake bites result in envenoming or poisoning. Even with a less serious type of bite, every snake bite should be treated as a medical emergency — unless you’re absolutely sure that the bite came from a non-venomous snake. Any delay in treatment following a venomous snake bite could result in serious injury or, in the worst-case scenario, death.
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT IS REQUIRED AFTER SNAKE BITE NEITHER POISONING AFFECTS VERY FAST ON BODY
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