| Front | How should you treat a pit viper bite? |
|---|---|
| Back | To treat this type of injury: 1) Calm the patient (remind them that snake bites are rarely fatal) and place them in a supine position 2) Locate the bite area and clean with a mild antiseptic (no ice); Place a constricting band 4" to 6" above the wound if the patient is hypotensive. 3) Place the extremity below the level of the heart |
Tags: 30, emergencies, environmental
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