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MODULE 13
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
SNAKE BITES
If a snake bites you, or someone else, you should follow this advice:
• Remain calm and do not panic. Snake bites, particularly those that occur in the UK, are rarely serious and very rarely fatal
• Try to remember the shape, size and colour of the snake
• Keep the part of your body that has been bitten as still as possible because this will prevent the venom spreading around your body. You may want to secure the bitten body part with a sling (a supportive bandage) or a splint (a rigid support that helps keep the body part stable). However, do not make the sling or splint so tight that it restricts your blood flow
• Remove any jewellery and watches from the bitten limb because they could cut into your skin if the limb swells. However, do not attempt to remove any clothing, such as trousers
• Seek immediate medical attention immediately
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