How to survive a Rattlesnake Bite
Posted By: ethernum;
Category: Health;
November 2, 2008
Author ethernum;
Rattlesnake Bite Survival Guide
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Don't waste time trying to catch the snake — this may result in another bite or another victim. Please do NOT bring the snake to the Emergency Room.
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What NOT to do... There are many myths in the treatment of rattler bites. Here is a short list of what not to do if someone is bitten. All these actions may worsen tissue damage or cause complications from rattlesnake bite.
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This is what to do with snake bite. * KEEP VICTIM DOWN, STILL AND CALM. * REMOVE ALL CONSTRICTIVE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY FROM EXTREMITIES AS SWELLING WILL BE A PROBLEM. * LOOSELY IMMOBILIZE EXTREMITY. * KEEP BITTEN AREA BELOW HEART LEVEL, BUT DON'T ALLOW IT TO HANG DOWN.
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