SNAKE BITE

FIRST AID MANAGEMENT

Presented by :
dr. Daman Gregorius Manik
Reasons of Choosing The Topic
Bitten by an
unknown Snake venom Lymphatic system
(venomous/not) (getah bening), less
spread
in blood circulation
snake

The venom Muscle contraction

spread to all squeeze the lymph
Restricting the b it organs vessels
hi
in

limb movement
(pressure –
immobilization
method)
Better outcomes and prevent
the fatality
Objectives
By the end of the session, the participants will be able :
• To recognize the sign and symptoms of the snake bite
accurately.
• To perform the snake bite first aid management correctly
Rules of the Class
The Outline of The Presentation
• Theory Session
• Practical Session
Definition
• Snake bites is an injury caused by bite of a snake,
especially venomous snakes. (CDC, 2018)
Sign and Symptoms
Signs or symptoms associated with a snake bite may vary
depending on the type of snake, but may include:
Local Sign and Symptom
• Puncture marks at the wound
• Redness, swelling, bruising, bleeding, or blistering around
the bite
• Severe pain and tenderness at the site of the bite
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. (CDC,2018)
Source: Google Image
• Calm Down
• Remove all rings, bracelets from bitten parts of the body
• Wash the bitten area with soap and water
• Keep the stricken limb below the heart
• Immobilize the bitten limb with splint or slings
• Get medical help as quick as possible.
• Don’t panic, it will increase the blood flow and the heart
rate resulting in rapid spread of the venom
• Don’t make any cut, scratch or incision
• Don’t suck at the wound
• Don’t apply ice packs to the bitten area
• Don’t use tight bands or tourniquet
• Don’t drink alcohol, take herbal medicine or aspirin.
First Aid Management
(Pressure-Immobilization Method)
1. Always start with DRCAB ( if conscious  eliminate danger only).
2. Pay attention to the location of snake bites to be marked after
applying a bandage.
3. Cover the wound with a sterile bandage

Source : https://m.ufhealth.org/snake-bites
4. Wrap the whole bitten extremity with an elastic bandage
to reduce the speed of blood flow (but not to stop it
completely).
5. Put a splint on the affected extremity to prevent
movement (lymph flow can also spread the venom)
6. Monitor the victim’s condition and transfer to the
hospital.
Conclusion