ROBINTOGEL PLATFORM GAME ONLINE — First Aid For Snake Bites

If Someone Got Bitten...

• 1. Remain calm

  Stay calm and provide comfort to the patient. Doing so can slow down the spread of venom throughout the body. Move away from the snake and avoid making any sudden or jerky movements.

• 2. Immobilize the whole body.

  Minimize the movement of the patient by keeping them as still as possible. It is recommended to have the patient lie down to avoid any walking or moving around. Staying still can help slow down the spread of venom in their body. This is because the lymphatic system, which is responsible for draining fluids from the body, needs muscle movement to help move lymph fluid through the vessels. If a person is still, there is less muscle movement, which can slow down the movement of the venom through the lymphatic system.

• 3. Apply a firm bandage to the bite area

  Wrap the bite area with a firm bandage (ideally a wide elastic bandage, if available) using adequate pressure. If you don’t have any bandages on hand, use clothing, stockings, towels or other similar items.

• 4. Start transporting the patient to the nearest hospital as soon as possible

  Call for an ambulance or transport the patient to the nearest hospital as soon as possible for treatment. To avoid the patient getting exhausted, it is advisable to carry them instead of making them walk.

Focus on seeking medical attention quickly instead of trying to identify the snake. Attempting to identify it may take time and necessitate getting too close to the snake, increasing the risk of more bites.

While En Route To The Hospital...

• 1. Call the hospital in advance

  To ensure the victim receives prompt and effective treatment, it's recommended to contact the hospital while en route and provide them with information about the situation. This will help the hospital prepare in advance for the victim's arrival, improving their chances of a favorable outcome.

• 2. Prevent choking

  If the patient begins to vomit, move the patient to a position where they are less likely to choke on their vomit.

• 3. Closely monitor the patient

  Closely monitor the victim's breathing and be prepared to administer CPR or rescue breathing if necessary. Quick action can save lives.

Unless you're absolutely sure that the bite came from a non-venomous snake, every snake bite should be treated as a medical emergency, and every second counts. Do not delay. Bring the patient to the nearest hospital as quickly as possible to avoid further complications.

The first aider's main task is to slow down the spread of venom (reassuring and immobilising the patient, and bandaging the bite wound) until they reach the hospital.

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