8/2/2019 Snake Bite Poster First Aid English

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•Whenasnakecannotbeidened

easily,usealongscktoliand

remove the snake if possible

•Snakesoencoilupunderpiles

ofleaflier;thereforeusealong

pole to clear leaf and waste piles

around the house

• Since snakes prey on rodents and

other small animals, prevent the

breeding and entering of such

animals into the house

• Gain a clear understanding of the

venomous and non-venomous

snakes in Sri Lanka

• Frequently clean dark areas and

storage places in and around the

house

• Carry a powerful torch when

walking at night

• When walking at night wear shoes

thatcovertheenrefootuptothe

ankle and also wear ankle length

garments

•Ifsleepingontheoorcarefully

examine the surrounding area

• When walking through heavy

undergrowthcarryalongsckto

tap the ground ahead. Use it to

clear away anything across the path

thatcannotbeeasilyidened

By following the steps outlined below, you can

help prevent the fatality of a snake bite

•Abitemaycauseapaenttogointoimmediate

shockbroughtonbyfear.Bykeepingthepaent

calm the spread of venom through the body can

be slowed down

• It is extremely important to ensure that the

paentremainssll.Ifthevenomentered

the body through an arm or leg keep the limb

moonless

•Thebiensurfaceshouldbewashedgentlywith

soap and water to remove traces of venom

• Since venom may cause swelling, remove rings,

braceletsandotherconstricngaccessories

•Donotestripsofclothorsimilarmaterialaroundthebienareatostop

bloodow

•Donotgivethepaentaspirinoraspirincontainingmedicineasthiswillaect

theblood,prevenngcoagulaon

• Do not give Potassium containing beverages such as king coconut, young

coconutwaterandherbalmedicinetoasnakebitevicm

•Donotgivealcoholoranyalcoholcontainingsubstancestothepaent

•Donotaempttocutthebitewoundtoremovethevenom

•Donotaempttosuckoutthevenomthroughthebitewound

• Do not apply home remedies or other household medicines

In the event of a snake

bite it is not essenal

to take the live snake

with the paent to

the hospital. If this is

aempted great care

must be taken in orderto prevent more people

falling vicm to the

snake’s bite.

An venom treatment for the deadly venomous snakes of Sri Lanka are available at hospitals and

therefore snake bite vicms should immediately be taken to the nearest hospital for medical treatment

Prevention and First Aid for Snake Bites

Measures to prevent snake bites

First aid for snake bites

What NOT TO DO immediately after a snake bite

Published by: Environmental Foundation and Wildlife Conservation Society-GalleDesign concept & layout: K. Amila Tharanga

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