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2. Pressure immobilisation technique - Wikipedia

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   The pressure immobilisation technique is a first aid treatment used as a way to treat spider bite, snakebite, bee, wasp and ant stings in allergic individuals, blue ringed octopus stings, cone shell stings, etc. [1] [2] The object of pressure immobilisation is to contain venom within a bitten limb and prevent it from moving through the lymphatic system to the vital organs.

3. Snakebite - Wikipedia

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   A bite by a North American copperhead on the ankle is usually a moderate injury to a healthy adult, but a bite to a child's abdomen or face by the same snake may be fatal. The outcome of all snakebites depends on a multitude of factors: the type of snake, the size, physical condition, and temperature of the snake, the age and physical condition ...

4. How do you treat a copperhead snake bite? Duke and ... - AOL

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   Internationally recognized snake bite experts and medical physicians work at Triangle hospitals, treating about four venomous bites per week in the warm-weather months. ... (1-800-222-1222) first.

5. What to do if a copperhead snake bites you while on a North ...

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   If you are not having life-threatening symptoms following the bite, you can call NC Poison Control (1-800-222-1222), where you can speak with certified specialists to assist in all snake bite ...

6. Here’s what to do (and not do) if a rattlesnake bites you on ...

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   A rattlesnake can strike as far as two-thirds of its body length. Remain at least 10 steps away from it, or as far as possible, if you encounter one on a trail.

7. Survival skills - Wikipedia

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   A first aid kit containing equipment that can treat common injuries and illness. First aid (wilderness first aid in particular) can help a person survive and function with injuries and illnesses that would otherwise kill or compromise them. Common and dangerous injuries include: Bites from snakes, spiders, and other wild animals; Bone fractures ...