Snakebite First Aid Government of South Australia Department of Health, Snakebite and Spider bite Management Guidelines, Prof. Julian White, 2006

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Snakebite First Aid Government of South Australia Department of Health, Snakebite and Spider bite Management Guidelines, Prof. Julian White, eGuidelinesSA-SAHealth08.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID= e1fda87c5d7519b2d33fa eGuidelinesSA-SAHealth08.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID= e1fda87c5d7519b2d33fa AUSTRALIAN RESUSCITATION COUNCIL GUIDELINE ENVENOMATION - PRESSURE IMMOBILISATION TECHNIQUE Australian venom research unit Queensland Health Sources: PLEASE NOTE: This is for your information only. All effort has been made to ensure this is current information that may prove useful in situations where an increased awareness is important.

Common South Australian snakes Common or Eastern Brown Red bellied Black Tiger Copperhead

Phone 000, or send someone to phone and get help Maintain airway/breathing if impaired Keep the patient TOTALLY IMMOBILE (lying down) and try to calm them PRESSURE IMMOBILISATION – As soon as possible, apply an elastic pressure bandage to the site of the bite. Bandage firmly as for a sprain but do not cut off circulation. Then apply further pressure bandages from the toes upwards, to cover the whole limb. Support the leg to minimise movement while bandaging. – Immediately splint or sling the bandaged limb to prevent movement Bring help to the patient rather than moving the patient Have the patient taken immediately by ambulance to the emergency department of the nearest hospital WHAT TO DO

Do not remove the bandages or splint Do not attempt to catch or kill the snake. Do not apply a tourniquet Do not cut the wound Do not clean the wound Do not remove clothing Do not give alcohol, food, stimulants WHAT NOT TO DO

Pressure immobilisation, lower limb Call 000. Send someone for help. Maintain airway/breathing if impaired. Keep patient still. PRESSURE AND IMMOBILISATION: Bandage: As soon as possible, apply a broad elastic pressure bandage over the bite site. Bandage firmly as for a sprained ankle, but not so tight that circulation is prevented. Do not remove pants or trousers, simply bandage over the top of the clothing. It is very important to keep the bitten limb still. Support the limb while bandaging, to avoid movement, but try to avoid elevation. Apply further pressure bandages, starting at the toes and working up the affected limb as far as possible to compress the lymphatic vessels. Leave the tips of the toes un-bandaged to allow the victim’s circulation to be checked. Mark the site of the bite on the bandage Splint: It is vital to now apply a splint to keep the limb still and help restrict venom movement. Bind a stick or suitable rigid item over the initial bandage. Secure the splint to as much of the bandaged limb as possible, by using more bandages(if bandages are not available, use clothing strips or similar to bind. Make sure to bind the splint firmly to joints above and below the bite site, to prevent muscle and joint movement. Bring help to the patient rather than moving the patient. Have the patient taken immediately by ambulance to the emergency department of the nearest hospital Images from the Australian Venom Research UnitAustralian Venom Research Unit

Pressure Immobilisation, other areas Call 000. Maintain airway/breathing if impaired. Keep patient still. Bites to the hand or forearm As soon as possible, apply a broad pressure bandage from the fingers of the affected arm, bandaging upward as far as possible. Bandage the arm with the elbow in a bent position, to ensure the victim is comfortable with their arm in a sling. Leave the tips of the fingers unbandaged to allow the victim’s circulation to be checked. Bind a splint along the forearm. Use a sling to further prevent limb movement. Bites to the trunk (body) If possible apply firm pressure over the bitten area. Do not restrict chest movement. Bites to the head or neck No first aid for bitten area. Bring help to the patient rather than moving the patient. Have the patient taken immediately by ambulance to the emergency department of the nearest hospital

When to use Pressure Immobilisation Pressure-immobilisation was initially developed to treat snakebite, but may also be applicable to bites and stings by some other venomous creatures. It is currently recommended for most life threatening venomous bites and stings in Australia. Pressure-immobilisation is recommended for: all species of Australian snakes, including sea snakes funnel web spiders mouse spiders blue ringed octopus cone shell stings Do not use pressure immobilisation first aid for box jelly fish stings; it may exacerbate nematocyst discharge.