A 60-year-old farmer in rural Queensland is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake. He presents within 1 hour. There is local swelling but n...

Question

A 60-year-old farmer in rural Queensland is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake. He presents within 1 hour. There is local swelling but no neurotoxicity or coagulopathy yet. What is the most appropriate immediate prehospital/early hospital management?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure immobilisation bandage and splint the limb

Answer

Incise and suck the bite site

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Apply a tourniquet tightly above the bite

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Encourage the patient to walk to keep warm

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Apply ice packs directly to the bite

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Snakebite

A 60-year-old farmer in rural Queensland is bitten on the lower leg by an unidentified snake. He presents within 1 hour. There is local swelling but no neurotoxicity or coagulopathy yet. What is the most appropriate immediate prehospital/early hospital management?