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1. After ensuring that the patient and any onlookers have move out of the snake’s range of attack, the bitten person should be reassure and persuade to lie down and remain motionless.

2. No tampering with the bite wound should be done under any circumstances. Using a damp cloth to remove surface venom is unlikely to cause much harm (or benefit), but massaging the wound is not recommended.

3. In the event of oedema developing on the bitten limb, all rings and other jewelry, particularly on the fingers, should be removed because they may act as tourniquets.

4. In order to immobilize the bitten limb as effectively as possible, a homemade splint or sling should be use; if available, crepe bandaging of the splinted limb is an effective form of immobilization. It is essential to support vital functions as a matter of first priority if there is any impairment of vital functions, such as problems with respiration, airway, circulation, or heart function.

5. Bite victims who suffer from flaccid paralysis, including respiratory paralysis, may experience breathing difficulties, necessitating immediate and prolonged treatment, which may include the use of the mouth to mask technique (mouth to mouth), which transfers expired air from one person to another. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

6. Avoid the use of tourniquets, cutting, sucking, or scarifying the wound, as well as the application of chemicals or electric shock.

7. Avoid ingesting anything orally, and avoid drinking alcohol at all costs. There will be no sedatives outside of the hospital. Bitis Arietans Venom can be purchase online.

8. If the offending snake has been killed, it should be brought with the patient to be identify (this is only relevant in areas where there are more than one naturally occurring venomous snake species), but it is important to avoid touching the patient’s head because even a dead snake can envenom them.

No attempt should be made to pursue the snake into the undergrowth, as this will increase the likelihood of receiving additional bites.
Nine. The victim of a snakebite should be transport as quickly and passively as possible to the nearest location where they can be seen by a medically train person (health station, dispensary, clinic or hospital).

Puff adder bites are likely to result in severe local and systemic envenomation very quickly, necessitating immediate evaluation and treatment. It is possible to experience fluid shifts and shocks. It is necessary to increase the fluid load immediately, provide good wound care, and administer antivenom. While compartment syndrome is possible. It must first be confirm by pressure measurement before fasciotomy can be consider a treatment option. Any surgical intervention should be avoid while venom hemorrhagic encephalopathies are present.