FIRST AID - SNAKE BITES

The below is general information about the treatment of Australian snake bites

STEP 1 - IF BITTEN BY A SNAKE

- Stay calm and do NOT panic.

- Australia has the most venomous snakes in the world

- What you do in the first few minutes of a snake bite could save your life.

STEP 2: IMMEDIATELY BACK AWAY

- Do NOT attempt to capture or harm the snake.

- Keep all children and animals away from the snake.

- Keep a responsible person to watch the snake from a safe distance.

STEP 3 - Call 000 or 112 from Mobile

- When calling 000, the first question you will be asked is: "Police, Fire or Ambulance"

- Request ambulance and you will be transferred to the "ambulance" service.

- After you have been transferred, follow the directions of the 000 operator.

- Be sure to Advise your location and that you have been bitten by a snake.

STEP 4 - APPLY A PRESSURE BANDAGE

- ONLY IF DIRECTED TO DO SO: Apply a pressure bandage using the "pressure immobilisation technique"

- See below for a picture guide

- NOTE: This is a guide only, the directions of 000 or your health care provider supersede the steps shown in the pictures below.

STEP 5 - CALL THE SNAKE HUNTER ON 0403 875 409

- Follow the Instructions of the SNAKE HUNTER

- Ensure a responsible person keeps an eye on the location of the snake.

- The SNAKE HUNTER will attend the premises and safely capture and remove the snake.

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PRESSURE IMMOBILISATION TECHNIQUE

The below pictures have been adopted from the Queensland Government: Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Apply Broad Pressure Bandage

Make bandage tight

But do not restrict blood flow

Extend bandage up limb

Apply Splint

Bind splint firmly to leg

REFERENCES

Below are some of the references current as of 28 December 2016 for the pressure immobilisation technique for specific information about how, when and where to apply this technique. Please NOTE: SNAKE HUNTER assumes no responsibility for the information contained within these links. The below links are a reference guide so you can obtain more information about the Pressue Immobilisation Technique:

Australian Resuscitation Council Guideline 9.4.8
Howarth D.M, Southee, A.E, Whyte I.M (1994) "Lymphatic Flow rates and first aid in simulated peripheral snake or spider envenomation" Medical Journal of Australia.
Queensland Health - Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Australia Wide First Aid
University of Adelaide Clinical Toxinology Resource - CSL Antivenom Handbook
St Johns Ambulance Snake Bite 1st Aid Treatment
Health Direct Australia Page
Australian Venom Research Unit - First Aid
Department of Human Services - Better Health Channel

Other Important Phone Numbers:

POISONS INFORMATION - 13 11 26
NURSE ON CALL (VICTORIA) - 1300 60 60 24

WHAT HAPPENS AT HOSPITAL

If you suspect a bite, or have been bitten by a snake, you will need to be transported to hospital safely. Once in hospital, medical staff will likely follow the below steps:

TREATMENT OF ADULTS

The Department of Health Management of snake bite in emergency departments (EDs) in Victoria - flowchart for clinicians

TREATMENT OF CHILDREN

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne - Clinical Practice Guidelines

DISCLAIMER

SNAKE HUNTER assumes no liability for the information contained herein. The above contains general information about the treatment for snake bites used in Australia. The above is not the specific opinion of the SNAKE HUNTER. For specific instructions on how to treat a snake bite, contact your local health professional. Always call OOO if you think anyone has been bitten by a snake and follow their instructions.

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IF BITTEN BY A SNAKE

If you are bitten by a snake. Do NOT panic. Immediately move away from the snake and dial "000".

Keep all persons away from the snake and have someone responsible to watch it from a safe distance.

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