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Immediate First Aid For Puff Adder / Snakes Bite ... by OlayemiAshraf(m): 6:50am On May 31, 2021
the event of an actual or probable bite from a Puff Adder, execute the following first aid measures without delay.

Snake:

Make sure that the responsible snake or snakes have been appropriately and safely contained, and are out of danger of inflicting any additional bites.
Transportation:

Immediately call for medical transportation.


Victim:

Keep the victim calm and reassured. Allow him or her to lie flat and avoid as much movement as possible. If possible, allow the bitten limb to rest at a level lower than the victim's heart.
Immediately wrap a large crepe bandage snugly around the bitten limb starting at the site of the bite and working proximally up the limb (the full length if possible). The bandage should be as tight as one might bind a sprained ankle.
Secure the splint to the bandaged limb to keep the limb as rigid and unmoving as possible. Avoid bending or moving the limb excessively while applying the splint.
DO NOT remove the splint or bandages until the victim has reached the hospital and is receiving Antivenom.

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Re: Immediate First Aid For Puff Adder / Snakes Bite ... by overdrive(m): 7:31am On May 31, 2021
Do most hospitals have antivenoms?
Re: Immediate First Aid For Puff Adder / Snakes Bite ... by OlayemiAshraf(m): 7:50am On May 31, 2021
overdrive:
Do most hospitals have antivenoms?

Yes

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