Snake bite prevention and first aid information
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Treatment:
Do:
Do keep the patient calm and reassure them that most snakes are not venomous.
Do immobilise the limb as you would with a bandage and splint (do not make the bandage tight)
Do get to a hospital as quickly as possible.
Do inform the doctor of any symptoms which arose on the way to the hospital.
Do bring the snake with you to the hospital for identification purposes (If the Snake has already been k!!led).
Do Not:
Do not try to kill or capture the snake, this can be dangerous and cause more attacks and also wastes valuable time.
Do not use Tournequets, pressure or any tight bandaging.
Do not cut the wound or try to suck the venom out
Do not Wash the wound
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