Emergency care when a child is bitten by a snake

When a child is bitten by a snake, an adult should calmly explain to the child that the venom may be localized and move slowly if the baby stays still. This will help children avoid fear of fear.

Wash the bite with water as much as possible to remove the venom. In the absence of water, use any available liquid to wash the baby's wound immediately.

If the child has a snake bite in the leg or arm, immobilize the limb with a splint in a way that does not break the bone.

Immediately transfer the child to the hospital, you need to keep the child lying still for the duration of the move to limit the spread of the venom. Should be stretcher to transfer.

Try to determine what kind of snake. If you discover and can kill that snake and bring it to the hospital, the doctors can determine the right medicine to use for an emergency.

Prevent accidents

Do not let children play near bushes to avoid snakebites. If you have to go through, use a stick to walk in the bush in front, wait a while before going through.