A 22-year-old man is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake while hiking in rural Queensland, 2 hours from the nearest hospital. He arrives ...

Question

A 22-year-old man is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake while hiking in rural Queensland, 2 hours from the nearest hospital. He arrives at a small rural clinic. What is the most appropriate immediate first aid and management?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure immobilisation bandage and splint the limb, and arrange urgent transfer

Answer

Apply a tourniquet tightly above the bite

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Incise and suck the wound

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Encourage the patient to walk to keep warm

Answer

Wash the wound vigorously and remove any bandages

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Snake bite

A 22-year-old man is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake while hiking in rural Queensland, 2 hours from the nearest hospital. He arrives at a small rural clinic. What is the most appropriate immediate first aid and management?