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Recognise a Snake Bite and manage.

The pressure immobilisation technique (PIT) was introduced for the treatment of Australian snake bites1 and is suitable for other elapid snake bites.2 It is also recommended for envenomation by a number of other animals.  The PIT retards the flow of lymph3 by which venoms gain access to the circulation.

It has also been shown that there may be inactivation of certain venoms and venom components when the injected venom remains trapped in the tissues by the pressure bandage.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

P00789 - Snake Bite Management

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 30 Mins

Nil

This certificate does not require renewal

Demonstrate applying a PIB and splinting.

For bites on limbs:

  • Use a pressure immobilisation bandage.

  • Wrap the bandage firmly around the bite site and then up the entire limb. The bandage should feel tight but not cut off circulation.

  • Once the bandage is on, splint the limb to restrict movement. Any movement will speed up the venom flow.

For bites on other parts of the body:

  • Apply firm, steady pressure to the bite site using a clean cloth or your hands.

  • Mark the bite site on the bandage (if used) to help paramedics locate the area quickly.

Don’t use a tourniquet, don’t cut the wound or try to suck out the venom – these are old methods that can do more harm than good.

This course does not lead to a nationally recognised certificate