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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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    Because snakes vary from one country to another, first aid methods also vary. [citation needed] Many organizations, including the American Medical Association and American Red Cross, recommend washing the bite with soap and water. Australian recommendations for snake bite treatment recommend against cleaning the wound.

  4. 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 ...

  5. Snake bites in Myrtle Beach? Here’s how many one hospital ...

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    If you are bitten by a snake, Grand Strand Health Medical Center faculty member and snake bite specialist Dr. Jarratt Lark said the first thing to do is stay calm.

  6. Western green mamba - Wikipedia

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    Standard first aid treatment for any bite from a suspectedly venomous snake is the application of a pressure bandage, minimisation of the victim's movement, and rapid conveyance to a hospital or clinic. Due to the neurotoxic nature of green mamba venom, an arterial tourniquet may be beneficial. [31]

  7. List of fatal snake bites in Australia - Wikipedia

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    First aid: ligature and scarified. Later, strychnine. [19] January 1896 Unknown Miss Kelly, 8yo girl Victoria, bitten on the finger, arm, and throat while asleep on a porch. The snake was killed, the wound scarified and sucked, but the child died on the way to the hospital. [20] September 1898 Tiger snake Chapman, 15yo boy

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