Initial treatment of snakebite focuses on decreasing the spread of venom.
Don't PANIC.. ? ?
decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream.
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream.
Preventing the venom circulating through the Lymphatic System
decreasing the amount of venom going to the blood streamInitial treatment would be care of the external bite wound, in tandem with ascertaining the species of snake (and thus the correct anti-venin to use)
Treatment of patients suffering from pulmonary agent exposure should focus on?
First - determine whether the snake was actually a venomous species ! If it's a non-venomous snake, the treatment is fairly simple. Clean the wound with water and apply a bandage or clean cloth to the area with a little pressure to help stop any bleeding. If you know it was a venomous snake, apply a pressure bandage to the bite area (NOT a tourniquet !) - to slow down the spread of venom. Immobilize the limb wherever possible, and keep the patient calm. Summon help - or get the casualty to hospital as son as possible. DO NOT CUT the wound or attempt to 'suck out the poison' !
Decreasing the spread of venom in the bloodstream
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Treatment focuses on prevention of symptoms and long-term complications.