Many of us like to actively spend time in nature: go for mushrooms, fishing or swimming in the pool, spend the night in a tent in the woods. Pleasant and unforgettable emotions guaranteed. However, it should be understood that this holiday is fraught with hidden danger in the form of snakes 🐍 Of course, it is better to avoid contact with them, but what do you do if a snake has bitten all the same?
Recently there was a case resting on the weekend at the cottage. It was sunny weather. I normally walked barefoot along the flower beds along the path. And then suddenly beneath my feet something stirred. When I looked at his feet, he saw beneath a writhing snake. She opened her mouth and hissed, bit me on the leg and crawled into the bushes.
Only managed to identify the snake - it was a viper. It was black, she has no yellow spots on the head (like a snake). In our area it is not uncommon. Frankly, it does not hurt. Most likely - this is due to the state of shock, but the discomfort remained.
What are the symptoms appear after being bitten by a viper?
The skin in the bite site becomes hot with a reddish tinge, formed by slight swelling. Appear headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea. In some cases it may appear tachycardia and paralysis of the bitten limb.
First aid by the bite of a snake
First and foremost - should immediately call "ambulance." It is further recommended to suck the venom out of the wound, spit it out and rinse your mouth with water or a disinfectant. But do not do this unless you know that there are no small wounds in the mouth.
To avoid falling into the wound infection more - treat the bite with an antiseptic solution (hydrogen peroxide) and not to impose a pressure bandage. To reduce swelling, you can make ice on the bite. It is necessary to drink plenty of fluids, which would reduce the blood poison content.
Medical care by the bite of a viper
The doctor introduces intravenously or intramuscularly special serum against viper venom. Serum contains a large number of antibodies, which are produced from horse blood. Further, infusion therapy is performed (with a dropper). Use of sodium chloride and glucose solution, contribute to the removal of harmful toxins. Be sure to do antihistamine therapy, and vaccination against tetanus.
Further there is a common diagnostic procedures. You must be under the supervision of a physician. To check better health dynamics periodically surrender blood chemistry, urinalysis, electrocardiogram done. To improve the state discharged from the hospital.
The moral of the story is this: "If you walk barefoot in areas where snakes may be - always look at his feet."
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