A 26-year-old man is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake while hiking in rural Queensland. He presents within 30 minutes; the bite site i...

Question

A 26-year-old man is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake while hiking in rural Queensland. He presents within 30 minutes; the bite site is painful but there is no swelling or systemic symptom yet. What is the most appropriate first aid?

Accepted Answer

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

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Apply a tourniquet tightly above the bite

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Incise and suck the bite site

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Apply ice packs to the bite site

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Encourage him to walk to the nearest road

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Snake bite first aid

A 26-year-old man is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake while hiking in rural Queensland. He presents within 30 minutes; the bite site is painful but there is no swelling or systemic symptom yet. What is the most appropriate first aid?