First Aid and Emergency Care in Snake Bite.

First Aid in Snake Bite .

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How to identify Snake Bite (Non- venomous  or Venomous ) ?  

Non –venomous Bite                                                              

Venomous Bite  

                                                  

Immediate First Aid for Snake Bite :-

-       The first aid method is called the "Do it R.I.G.H.T.".

-       Method includes,

1.    R - Reassure the Patient.

2.    I - Immobilize the bitten part without tight bandages.

3.    G H - Get the patient to Hospital as soon as possible. Anti-venom is the only cure for a venomous snakebite.

4.    T - Tell the doctor of any signs or symptoms such as drooping eyelids that happen on the way to the hospital.

                                                                               

·         Pressure Immobilization Technique :-