AEROFORM™ SNAKE BITE BANDAGE
The Perfect Companion – Whether in the Outback or at Home
The AeroForm™ Snake Bite Bandage is a heavyweight conforming bandage for applying the Pressure Immobilisation Technique. Ideal for treating all Australian snake and funnel-web spider bites, as well as blue-ringed octopus and cone shell stings. The tension indicators aid in applying compression to restrict movement and reduce lymphatic flow that slows and delays the spread of venom throughout the body.
SNAKE BITE – FIRST AID KIT
A vital requirement in outdoor environments where snake bites are a risk. This compact kit is in a durable softpack bag that can be worn on the belt, and includes a First Aid Guide specific to snake bite injuries. Available in a Versatile Softpack reinforced fabric bag with specific items perfect for snake bites:
Source: Royal Flying Doctor Service
BE PREPARED FOR THE
UNEXPECTED AND SAVE LIVES
- When going out for adventures, prefer to bring a friend with you
- Wear boots and long pants for extra protection
- Stay on trails when hiking, away from underbrush and tall weeds
- Do not touch or disturb a snake, even if it appears dead
- Always look for concealed snakes before picking up rocks, sticks or firewood
- Teach children to respect snakes and to leave them alone
Have a Snake Bite First Aid Kit with you
- Immobilise the affected limb
- Keep the victim calm and stationary – minimise heart rate and stop all physical activity
- Keep the affected extremity below heart level until you can be transported to a medical facility
- Get immediate medical attention to the nearest hospital that can deliver Tetanus Toxoid, anti-venom and emergency care
Do NOT suck the wound
Do NOT cut the wound open
Do NOT tie ligatures around the wound
Do NOT burn the wound
Do NOT apply herbal pastes, creams or ice over the wound
Do NOT use a tourniquet or constricting band
Do NOT try to cut or slice the bite site
Do NOT try to get the snake to bring it with you
Source: https://health.ucdavis.edu/welcome/features/2018-2019/07/20180710_rattlesnakes.html
https://www.offgridweb.com/preparation/infographic-snake-bite-first-aid/
BE PREPARED TO ACT IN CASE OF SNAKE ATTACKS
Watch the video to learn how to apply a snake bite bandage. Restricting movement is crucial.
AUSTRALIA’S 10 MOST DANGEROUS SNAKES
EASTERN BROWN SNAKE
Found throughout the eastern half of mainland Australia
WESTERN BROWN SNAKE
Found widespread over most of mainland Australia
MAINLAND TIGER SNAKE
Found along the south-eastern coast of Australia
INLAND TAIPAN
Found in cracks and crevices in dry rocky plains where the QLD, SA, NSW and NT borders converge
COASTAL TAIPAN
Found in an arc along the east coast from northern NSW to Brisbane and northern WA.
RED-BELLIED BLACK SNAKE
Found distributed down the east coast out of TAS and slightly into south-eastern SA
MULGA SNAKE
Found throughout Australia, except in VIC, Tasmania and the most southern parts of Western Australia
LOWLANDS COPPERHEAD
Found in relatively cool and cold climates in south-eastern Australia, southern VIC, TAS and the islands of Bass Strait
SMALL-EYED SNAKE
Found widely distributed along the east coast, from Victoria to Cape York
COMMON DEATH ADDER
Found in eastern Australia, southern SA and WA
RED-BELLIED BLACK SNAKE
Found distributed down the east coast out of TAS and slightly into south-eastern SA
Source: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/science-environment/2012/07/australias-10-most-dangerous-snakes/
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