What to do if bitten by a venomous snake

What to do if bitten by a venomous snake

Recently, venomous snake bites have occurred frequently across the country, especially in summer, which is the peak season for venomous snake activity. It is important to know the correct first aid methods. This article will provide you with structured data and suggestions based on the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days.

1. First aid procedures for venomous snake bites

1.keep calm: Stop activities immediately to avoid accelerating blood circulation.
2.Identify venomous snakes: Try to remember the appearance and characteristics of the snake, and take pictures if possible.
3.Immobilize injured limb: Immobilize with splint or bandage and avoid strenuous exercise.
4.Clean the wound: Rinse with water or saline to reduce toxin residue.
5.Send to hospital promptly: Dial 120 and go to the hospital as soon as possible to inject antivenom.

2. Common venomous snake species and characteristics (hot search data in the past 10 days)

3. Recent typical venomous snake bite cases (data source: National Health Commission)

4. First aid misunderstandings (the focus of recent rumors refuting on the Internet)

1.Wrong approach: Suck out the venom with your mouth → May cause secondary poisoning
2.Wrong approach: Incision and bleeding → May aggravate bleeding and infection
3.Wrong approach: Apply ice to the wound → May accelerate tissue necrosis
4.Wrong approach: Drinking alcohol to detoxify → accelerate blood circulation and spread toxins

5. Preventive measures (recent outdoor safety hot spots)

1. Wear high boots and thick trousers into the grass
2. Bring hiking poles to "alert the enemy"
3. Avoid going into the wild alone at night
4. Check the surrounding environment of the tent when camping
5. Learn basic snake identification knowledge

6. Antivenom Reserve Hospital (Top 10 in the country)

7. Expert advice (excerpted from a recent CCTV interview)

1. After being bittenwithin 30 minutesIt’s the golden treatment period
2. Recording the time of the bite is crucial to treatment
3. Don’t be superstitious about home remedies
4. Emergency first aid stations should be established in rural areas
5. Promote snakebite first aid knowledge into schools

Summer is a time when venomous snakes are active, so please be vigilant. If you are bitten by a snake, be sure to stay calm, follow scientific treatment methods, and seek medical treatment as soon as possible. It is recommended to collect this article and forward it to relatives and friends who often do outdoor activities. It may save lives at critical moments.