First Aid and Snake Bite Treatment

Those with some interest in First Aid in the woods may find the following references useful.
The most important recent change, in my opinion, in recommendations is the application of a pressure dressing ( similar to "Ace Wrapping" ) for rattlesnake bites. Previously this was recommended for bites of Coral Snake or other neurotoxin producing snakes. It was not recommended for rattlesnake bites until late 2010.

Comparison of old and new first aid recommendations:
http://guidelines.ecc.org/pdf/ucm_317320.pdf
Detailed first aid recommendations on multiple subjects:
http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/122/18_suppl_3/S934.full.pdf+html
However, concern should apply as overly aggressive pressure dressing (that becomes a tourniquet) use may result in (warning= graphic wound) possible worsening injury:
http://www.epmonthly.com/clinical-skills/visual-dx/diamondback-bite/1/


Further highly detailed info on Resuscitation and First Aid (CPR, ACLS, Defibrillation) at:
http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@ecc/documents/downloadable/ucm_317350.pdf

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/10/2011 05:51PM by Frank Furter.