A 35-year-old bushwalker in regional Queensland is bitten on the lower leg by a snake he did not see clearly. He has local pain and mild swelling but ...

Question

A 35-year-old bushwalker in regional Queensland is bitten on the lower leg by a snake he did not see clearly. He has local pain and mild swelling but is otherwise stable. What is the most appropriate first-aid management before transport to hospital?

Accepted Answer

Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage to the entire limb and immobilise with a splint

Answer

Apply a tight tourniquet above the bite

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Incise and suck the wound

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Wash the wound vigorously with water

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Encourage the patient to walk to the car to reduce delay

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Snakebite first aid

A 35-year-old bushwalker in regional Queensland is bitten on the lower leg by a snake he did not see clearly. He has local pain and mild swelling but is otherwise stable. What is the most appropriate first-aid management before transport to hospital?