How would you respond to a snake bite?

When managing a snake bite, remember to apply pressure and immobilise the bite site as much as possible. It’s definitely worth getting some training so you can learn a few tricks in how to get this just right. Contact LifeAid today to book your first aid training on 1300 543 324 or email [email protected] #firstaid #snakebite #australia #medic #paramedic #remotefirstaid Close, Alan, Emergency Care, see page 190. Currie, B. J. (2004). Snakebite in tropical Australia: a prospective study in the

The Most Dangerous Snake Bites (Part 4)

Most snake bites happen NOT from stepping on snakes. But from people trying to kill snakes. If you are jabbing at a snake with something and miss you will pay the piper. And if bitten on an extremity like the toes or finger it could cost you that digit. Copperhead venom is hemolytic and destroys red blood cells and tissue. There is little blood flow in the extremities so the venom doesn’t filter out as well thus causing more damage to those areas * * * #explorepage #explore #copperhead #venom #g

Deadly venomous snakes and eyes, vertical and circular pupil, many snake species from the world