Snake bites

[achjimmy]

With the very sad news today of the 6yo dying as a result of a brown. It prompted me to pull my finger out and check that my first aid kit was up to scratch.

Found an article talking about these setopress bandages specifically for venomous bites.  Wondering people's thoughts?

Product http://store.independenceaustralia.com/wound-care/compression-aids/compression-bandages/setopress-bandage-10cmx3-5mtr.html

No affiliation

Good article discusses gaiters too

http://wild.com.au/gear/tried-tested/choosing-the-right-bandage-for-treating-snakebite/


Used to be a good document floating around in regards to treating bites.

[Patr80l]

$15 is expensive for a single bandage.   
For snake bite an elastic bandage is used, not mere crepe.   However standard elastic bandages are only a couple of dollars.

[D4D]

I recently bought a stack of these for the Prado, house, camper, camelback. I believe this type is preferred as it is a firmer and wider than standard cream crepe bandages.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141288835823

[Patr80l]

I recently bought a stack of these for the Prado, house, camper, camelback. I believe this type is preferred as it is a firmer and wider than standard cream crepe bandages.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141288835823

Yep
Dr Patr80l

[D4D]

See the last few minutes https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise/videos/777430952389286/?fref=nf

[achjimmy]

Good vid and explanation thanks. So I guess the fancy bandage isn't necessary but probably can't hurt either?  I was just intrigued cause I know my son has these bandages in the army that are used for major wounds and you turn the padding or something and it exerts the correct pressure.