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Response time is key, do you have a snakebite kit ready?
September 2, 2022
Australia is home to some of the most venomous animals in the world. A bite from a snake or spider can be potentially life threatening and they are not only occurring in the bush.
While the perception remains that snake bite incidents occur in rural areas, we found that nearly half the incidents occurred in an urban environment.
Dr Welton Australian Venom Research Unit (AVRU)
Immediate first aid and response time to a health facility are critical. Having a snakebite & spider bite kit with clear instructions on treating bites can greatly reduce stress and response times.
Do you have the supplies available for staff in vehicles and on site?
Additionally, visual aids such as snake bite bandages can help responders apply bandages with the correct pressure. See the video below for an example.
FastAid Snake & Spider Bite First Aid Kit Soft Shell Green
FastAid portable first aid kit for snake and spider bites. Featuring hospital-grade contents in a compact soft shell case, this kit contains emergency first aid items to treat one person if bitten by a snake or spider.
Snake Bite Bandage with Indicator 10cmx10.5M
Snake Bite Bandage with compression indicators. To apply the Pressure Imboilisation Technique at the correct pressure the indicators change from a rectangle to a square.
