TEXAS SNAKES Authored by Steve Blanchard, EMT-P Health Services Officer TX-129 th Fort Worth Senior Squadron For Local Training Rev 1.0 2-Apr-13.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Emergency First Aid and CPR

Advertisements

Unit5 First Aid.

Venomous and Non-venomous

Copperhead Snake Julius Bloznalis.

1 Hot & Cold Weather Injuries and Emergencies Authored by John W. Desmarais 18-May-1999 Updated by 09-Jul-2008 Modified by Lt Colonel Fred Blundell TX-129th.

Disaster Medical Operations Part 2

Basic First Aid Burns Shock Bleeding Electric Shock 14.

1 Authored by John W. Desmarais 18-Dec-1998 Modified by Lt Colonel Fred Blundell TX-129 Fort Worth Senior Squadron For Local Training Rev Jan-2014.

Venomous Snakes of Florida. SNAKES!!!!!!! Introduction Most snake bites caused by non venomous snakes 120 Known species in North America 20 Venomous to.

POISONING Poisonous substances can be swallowed, injected, inhaled, absorbed. Poisoning and envenomation can be life threatening and require rapid first.

Copperheads in Kentucky Presentation by Chris Kenney.

Well Care Medical Presents: First Aid for

Chapter 14 Bites and Stings

FIRST AID FOR CUB SCOUTS Instructors: Vicky and Jeff Cunningham.

Poison, Bites, and Sting Module 8.

Basic First Aid Additional Applied Science. Objectives You need to know how to deal with injuries and the aims of the treatment given. You need to know.

By: John Hodges Objectives Identify the 6 most common poisonous snakes in Texas. Identify the signs and symptoms of the snake bites. Know the treatment.

Poisoning, Heat/Cold, Burns & Bleeding. Basic Information  Obtain help A.S.A.P.  Be confident and calm.  Protect the victim.  Maintain confidentiality.

First Aid Procedures & Medical Care for Animal Bites.

Chapter 17 Animal Bites, Human Bites, and Snake Bites.

Chapter 17: Bites and Stings. 292 AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID–RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES FOURTH EDITION Copyright © 2005 by The American National Red.

Part Two Dr.S.Nishan Silva (MBBS). Insect Sting Features Features result from the injection of venom or other substances into your skin. The venom sometimes.

Wilderness Survival First aid. Hypothermia Signs and symptoms include: Shivering Slurred speech Abnormally slow breathing Cold, pale skin Loss of coordination.

First Aid Day VII Objectives The Student will be able to assess and respond to Bites and Stings The Student will be able to assess and respond to a Heart.

SNAKE BITES Mary Carroll-Ambrose. Myths About Snakes  Snakes hold their tails in their mouths to create a circle and will chase you.  When you kill.

Treatment for Poisonings

First Aid Check Call Care.

BITES KARA HUBBARD, NATALIE CALICO, KAILEY LARSEN, EMILY KEARL.

Snakes in the Garden Vincent Mannino, County Extension Director, Fort Bend County Lee Freeland, Jefferson County Master Gardener.

This presentation is available for use by school nurses only when the content is approved by the nurse or school district that wishes to use it. It is.

Grade 5 Copyright © 2014 by Write Score LLC. Let’s Review: What is Text Evidence? Text evidence is necessary when answering questions about a text. Text.

BY NATHANIEL COLON 7/8/11 SNAKES. THINGS THAT I WILL BE INCLUDING IN THIS SLIDE SHOW. INFORMATION ON 5 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SNAKES: THE EASTERN DIAMONDBACK.

By: Hayley Boylan & Stormie Crow

Guiding Children’s Health It is important for centers to have health policies regarding children’s health.

Poisonous Snakes By: Bryan Cheung T.317 Life Scout 22 Sept 2008.

Lesson 4 Treatment for Poisonings Many household products become poisons if they are used incorrectly. Knowing how to respond to accidental poisoning.

Chapter 10 Poisoning. Swallowed Poisons Poisons that can be swallowed Some of the can be poisons can be harmful in small amounts some in large amounts,

Athletic Injuries. Sprain DEFINITION – Stretching of a joint or ligament SYMPTOMS – Sever pain, Swelling, Difficulty moving TREATMENT – R.I.C.E.

Chapter 35 lesson 2 Poisonings. Poisons 1 and 2 million poisonings occur in the United states every year ½ of poisonings involve medicines and household.

MANAGE INJURIES BLOOD LOSS AND SAFETY Wear gloves

Emergency action plan 1.Recognize the emergency 2.Check the scene for safety 3.Check the person 4.Call (when appropriate) 5.Care for the person 6.Have.

Burns By: Vera Ware.

Sierra Wicht and Emily Barranco. Snake bites: a bites from a snake. Bites from venomous snakes can be deadly if not dealt with quickly or even immediately.

Venemous Snake Bites. Lethal Snake Bites Chippaux, J. Snake-bites: Appraisal of the Global Situation. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 1998.

The Stone Fish. Description of Stone Fish The Stone Fish is brown and greenish in colour (which gives them camouflage) with many venomous spines along.

First Aid First Aid Basics Remember: Never touch another person’s blood - give them a dressing or tissue while you put on latex or vinyl gloves If you.

First Aid 1/5 – 1/16 5 class Periods

Biodiversity of Alabama: Poisonous and Parasitic Species

Poisonings/Bites. Can you identify these poisonous plants and insects? What first aid care could you provide if you came in contact with.

Overview of the legislation General workplace management General workplace management Managing risks, general workplace management, training, information.

Basic First Aid Immediate and temporary care given to an ill or injured person until medical professionals take over the situation.

Don’t get stung or bitten!. Lonomia Caterpillar If you are in South America, don’t lean up against trees!!!

First Aid Chapter 14 Bites and Stings. Animal Bites *1 In every 2 Americans will be bitten at some point by an animal. *Dogs are responsible for about.

SNAKE BITE First Aid For Snake Bite. 1.Non Poisonous Snakes 2. Poisonous Snakes TYPE OF SNAKES.

Soft Tissue Injuries 4/28/2017.

Emergency Health Care (CAMS 231) Unit 11 Bites & Stings.

Chapter 14 Bites and Stings. Animal and Human Bites Determine if victim was exposed to rabies. Spread through saliva by bite or lick Consider rabies if.

First Aid. What is first aid? The immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional medical care can be provided.  Prevention.

Sports Injuries Matt Morris.

FIRST AID: Is the immediate care or treatment that is given to an injured or ill person before professional medical aid can be obtained.

Unit 5 First aid Warming up and reading.

Unit 5 First aid.

Unit 5 First Aid.

Chapter 35 lesson 2 Poisonings

First Aid Day VII Objectives

First - Aid Notes.

First Aid Procedures & Medical Care for Animal Bites

Presentation transcript:

TEXAS SNAKES Authored by Steve Blanchard, EMT-P Health Services Officer TX-129 th Fort Worth Senior Squadron For Local Training Rev Apr-13

DISCLAIMER The following presentation is for the purpose of personal information only and is not to be construed as a prescribed course of treatment for any health or medical condition or situation. If you are not a trained, certified or licensed Health Professional operating within your scope of training, always immediately seek professional medical assistance and guidance before taking any course of action. If you encounter an emergency medical situation, always know how to contact the Emergency Medical Services provider (911, Fire, Ambulance, Police) for your geographic location and do so immediately! 2

TEXAS SNAKES There is roughly 68 different types of snakes in Texas. Of those, two types are venomous. Pit Vipers and the Coral Snake. 3

TEXAS SNAKES 4 Pit Vipers

TEXAS SNAKES 5 Copper Head Region: West, Mid, East Habitat: Dry, Desert Length: 1¾ – 4 Feet

TEXAS SNAKES 6 Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) Region: Central, East Habitat: Marshes, Ponds, Lakes Length: 2 – 4 Feet

TEXAS SNAKES 7 Western Diamondback Rattler Region: All but East Habitat: Prairies, Desert, Rugged Terrain Length: 3 – 7 Feet

TEXAS SNAKES 8 Massasauga Rattler Region: East Habitat: Marsh, Swamps, Grasslands Length: 1½ – 2½ Feet

TEXAS SNAKES 9 Timber Rattler Region: Central, East Habitat: Forrests, Rugged Terrain Length: 2¾ – 5 Feet

TEXAS SNAKES 10 Western Pigmy Rattler Region: East Habitat: Near Water, Leaf Litter Length: 14 – 22 Inches

TEXAS SNAKES 11 Texas Coral Region: Mid, South, East Habitat: Humid Areas, Moist Vegetation Length: 2 – 4 Feet

TEXAS SNAKES 12 Common Symptoms of Bites Dizziness Convulsions Rapid Heart Rate Localized Pain and Swelling Numbness and Tingling Muscle Contractions Skin Discoloration Blurred Vision Fang Marks

TEXAS SNAKES 13 What to do for a snake Bite Move away from the snake. If possible, take a picture of the snake but, DO NOT attempt to capture it. Elevate area bitten above the level of the heart. Wash area with soap and water. Call 911 if possible and let EMS come to you. If you can’t wait, limit movement of the Patient. Notify the Hospital you are bringing in a snake bite.

TEXAS SNAKES 14 What NOT to do for a snake Bite Do not attempt to suck the venom from wound. Do not make cuts over the snake bite. It causes more tissue damage. Do not apply a tourniquet. Do not apply ice or cold pack. Do not take pain relievers or antivenom, in the field unless directed by a Doctor.