Question

A 24-year-old man presents after a brown snake bite to the lower leg while hiking in rural Australia, 1 hour from the nearest hospital. He is conscious with mild nausea but stable vitals. What is the most appropriate first aid measure while awaiting ambulance transfer?

Accepted Answer

Apply a firm pressure immobilisation bandage to the entire limb and keep him still

Answer

Apply a tight arterial tourniquet above the bite

Answer

Incise and suck the wound

Answer

Wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

Ask him to walk back to the car to get help

Practice question

A 24-year-old man presents after a brown snake bite to the lower leg while hiking in rural Australia, 1 hour from the nearest hospital. He is conscious with mild nausea but stable vitals. What is the most appropriate first aid measure while awaiting ambulance transfer?