First Aid When Snake Bitten
Snake Bitten
When bitten by a snake, which has to do first aid is to ensure the type of snake. If there ex-fang, then certainly that is a venomous snake bite. In addition there are ex-fang, another hallmark of venomous snake bites is the emergence of pain accompanied by discoloration at the bite site within minutes after being bitten. Within 10-15 minutes, other accompanying symptoms are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anxiety, and sometimes shortness of breath.
First aid for snake bite victims are showing symptoms such as quoted from the Net Doctor on Thursday (07/14/2011). There are some first aid when bitten snake.
1. Do not panic
Not all snake bites could contain a dangerous, even though the bite is venomous snake species. For example, not all snakes bite Derik be issued, only 20-30 percent of rattlesnake bites are dangerous. Likewise with the Coral Snake bite only 50 percent of the issue could be.
2. Reduce motion
Any unnecessary movement will only cause the venom to spread more widely through the bloodstream. Try to remain silent, as much as possible to use means of transportation and do not walk to reach locations that provide first aid.
3. Wash the bite
If available, use soap and boiled water to clean the wound as soon as possible.
4. Wash the eyes if contact with spray can
Several species of cobras that live in Asia and Africa capable of spraying can kill without having to bite his victims. If this bursts the thin mucosal layer of the eye or the other, immediately wash with clean water.
5. Tie tightly around the wound area (not recommended for snake bite Derik)
Strong ties around the bite may inhibit the spread of venom to get further help. But for Snake bite poison or venom Derik is very strong, the risk of tissue damage at the bite site will actually increase when bound.
6. Bring to a doctor as soon as possible
Serum antibisa snakes can be found at the health center or the doctor’s surgery nearby. If in the course of the victim vomiting, place in Posisis sitting or lying down to ensure that vomit does not clog the airways. Although the majority of snake venom is slow acting, should not be postponed because some people are allergic to snake venom that makes it more vulnerable to the worst.
7. Do not inject its own antitoxin
Injection of antitoxin is needed immediately, but sebagiknya still performed by doctors or skilled health personnel. The existence of impurities in the syringe for example, sometimes can endanger the patient.
