How do I treat a snake bite at home?

01
Jan

DRSABCD (please refer to previous post: CPR, first aid: Do you know the right procedures to save a life?)
Call 000 for an ambulance. (Call First and call Fast);
Lie the casualty down;
Apply pressure to the bite site;
Apply a compression bandage to the affected limb. The pressure bandage is best applied initially over the bite site, then extending up the affected limb;
Splint the limb, including joints on either side of the bite;
Check the fingers/toes for adequate circulation;
Keep the casualty calm and at rest;
Mark the bite site on the bandage;
Monitor the casualty’s pulse, respiration and levels of consciousness;
DO NOT cut the bite;
DO NOT use an arterial tourniquet;
DO NOT wash or suck the bite;
DO NOT remove bandages or splints;
DO NOT allow the casualty to walk or move the affected limb, even if the bite is on the hand get help to come to the casualty.