The child was bitten by a snake, what should I do?
What should I do? Step 1 Soothe your emotions Calm the child, keep the child calm, irritability and exercise make the toxin spread faster, and at the same time let him sit down or lie down, keeping the wound lower than the heart. Step 2 Bind up the wound Bind a wide cloth strip or elastic bandage about 5 cm above the wound to prevent venom from spreading. For example, if the foot is bitten, it should be 5 cm away from the wound on the lower leg. The bandaging need not be too tight, it is advisable to stretch into one finger with force, leaving a slipknot. Step 3: Clean up the wound If conditions permit, the wound can Read More …