What the heck to do when bitten by a snake?

in #snake8 years ago

Bitten by a snake who would want to? Definitely no. But it can happen when we are in the jungle rice, camping and other medium. 

Do not take for granted when we are in a snake bite as a poisonous snake bite can be fatal even can cause death. Although snakes are not venomous though can also be fatal due to the occurrence of infection and blood loss were much.

It is important to note that the effects of snake bite to a human body can be influenced by a number of snake venom and human endurance bitten.

Therefore, the first aid needs to be done is :

1) Provide a safe position for rescuers and victims and encourage the victim to remain calm.

2) Reduce movement on the victim due to lower cardiac work.

3) Calm the victim and did the binding with cloth or other above the bite wound to stop and slow down the pace can lead to heart but not too strong.

4) Clean or wash immediately bitten body parts with water to prevent infection after being accidentally bitten Because infection can be more dangerous than the snake venom. Give no anti-septic to the bite area and cover with a clean cloth while.

5) When the bursts can be exposed to the eyes immediately wash the eyes with water. Because some types of cobras in Asia and Africa whose stings can be lethal even if the victim does not get bitten by the snake.

6) Need to know the characteristics of snake bite victims. Because it can be fatal if one provision anti-venom snake serum.

  • Snake bite marks, there are two points, meaning very venomous

  • Former U-shaped snake bite with a number of stout cuts mean not venomous.

  • If you can not recognize the type of snake bite should be regarded as a poisonous snake.

7) Immediately brought to a health facility such as a doctor, health center or hospital closest to advanced care and administration of anti-venom snake serum.

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Thanks for sharing this matter, I like what you posted. Thank you so much

Thx 4 posting this
Very educational