Description
According to data from UMM, every year, nearly 8,000 people bitten by venomous snakes in the United States. Even the bite of the so-called “harmless” snake can cause infection or allergic reactions in some people. People who frequent wilderness areas, camping, hiking, picnic, or live in snake-inhabited areas should be aware of potential dangers posed by venomous snakes.
Symptoms
While each individual may experience symptoms differently, the following are the most common symptoms of poisonous snake bites:
* Bloody wound
* Swelling at the bite
* Pain bites
* Diarrhea
* Burning sensation
* Seizures
* Fainting
* Dizziness
* Weak
* Blurred vision
* Excessive sweating
* Fever
* Increased thirst
* Loss of muscle coordination
* Nausea and vomiting
* Tingling
* Rapid pulse
Treatment
The first treatment in an emergency can be done by:
1. Wash the bite with soap and water.
2. Placing the bitten area lower than the heart.
3. Cover the bite area with clean cloth, cold compresses to minimize swelling and discomfort.
4. Continue observing the patient.
If within 30 minutes yet to get medical help, then treatments that can be reached as follows:
1. The bandage on the wound, wrapped two to four inches above the bite to help slow the venom. This should not cut off the flow of blood from a vein or artery.
2. Remove the toxins by means of suction.
Prevention
Prevention can be done by:
* Avoiding snakes. Many people are bitten because they try to kill the snake or get too close to embracing it.
* Avoid the high thicket, unless wearing thick leather boots.
* Keep hands and feet out of the reach of patukan snake.
* Be cautious and alert when climbing a mountain or on plantations.