See a lot of different medical issues, but none about snake bites while out in the desert.

[OTH Overland]

Interesting info. Whats DRSABCD stand for?

Thanks

It's an Australian acronym used for emergency situations to ensure safety and proper application of aid, basically a expanded version of the North American ABC's (Airway/Breathing/Circulation)

D = Danger, make the scene is safe before you approach (fire/down wires/active shooter etc)
R = Response, determine if the patient is responsive (responds to voice, touch etc.)
S = Send for help
A = Airway, make sure the patient can breathe (takes priority over any injuries)
B = Breathing, check for breathing, try to reestablish an airway and if still not breathing move on to C
C = CPR (North America uses Circulation) find out if the patient has a heartbeat and give CPR if needed
D = Defibrillator, if available apply an automatic defib machine

both acronyms are a good way to remember the basics in a stressful situation when people are not used to giving aid.

 

[Alanymarce]

Interesting info. Whats DRSABCD stand for?

Thanks

danger , response , send, airway , breathing , CPR, defibrillation

Here's a link - DRSABCD action plan

 

[SoCoRuss]

Thanks

 

[rtexpeditions]

All joking aside.
Yeah that would be a bad day. My buddy lost his dog to a cooperhead. And he was right there. Died at the VET Their bodies are so small (them humans) the poison travels faster.
Cutting a slice between the two fang holes like the old days and sucking out the venom would not work on a pet. At least I've never heard of that.
Evac is the approved method. Sending a helo for a dog would be declined.
Sorry.
Zim

Cutting and sucking does not work full stop, be it on humans or anything else.

 

[rtexpeditions]

I am wondering, do first-aid courses in America cover snake bite treatment?

It is covered quite comprehensively, in first-aid courses in Australia, as well as the treatments for other venomous creatures. Many of which are even poisonous to just touch like the Box Jellyfish.

It is recommended for anyone but in particular, those who do pursuits such as Overlanding, to get regular first aid training on a regular basis from a certified provider such as St. John Ambulance or Red Cross. Ours are on a 3-year cycle with a recommendation to do a CPR (resuscitation) refresher annually, to keep people up to date with the latest treatments.

It is a requirement for me to be at least certified in "Basic" first-aid, as I take youth into the outdoors as a scout leader and I have also obtained my remote area first-aid certification because we go to some really remote areas.

 

[SoCoRuss]

Not on a regular first aid course. Maybe a outdoor leadership class. I havent taken those.

 

[North American Sojourner]

Cutting and sucking does not work full stop, be it on humans or anything else.

Here ya go. LMMFAO
Zim
Classic Kit . . . not. The snake-bite kit. — Exploring Overland

 

[Pranqster]

danger , response , send, airway , breathing , CPR, defibrillation

Here's a link - DRSABCD action plan

In the US we use D.R.C.A.B. :
Danger
Responsiveness
Circulation
Airway
Breathing.

Its an assessment tool (mnemonic) used for assessing unconscious patients.

 

[callumjacob]

Thanks it very for my Website Aaron Golub

 

[Sparksalot]

Lol! Okay, here's another one.......what if a dog gets bit.......just bury them there?!

Add the rattlesnake vaccine to your hound’s annual list. It won’t make it bulletproof, but gives you time to get treatment. Mine was bitten twice by a large diamondback 12 weeks ago in the backyard. I was able to get her to the vet within 45 minutes.

After 24 hours.



After one week



After 3 weeks



After 8 weeks



After 12 weeks

 

[my134Runner]

Ouch!! Poor dog! Was the missing skin where he/she got bit? And is there really such a thing as a snake vaccine?

 

[Sparksalot]

Ouch!! Poor dog! Was the missing skin where he/she got bit? And is there really such a thing as a snake vaccine?

Yes it is. She got bit below the eye and inside her mouth. And the vaccine is a real thing.

 

[my134Runner]

Yes it is. She got bit below the eye and inside her mouth. And the vaccine is a real thing.

Well, that looked painful!!! I would have needed pain killers to make Me hurt less for her, and the vet bill!!! I'll have to ask my vet about it next time we go. Thanks.....

 

[Sparksalot]

Well, that looked painful!!! I would have needed pain killers to make Me hurt less for her, and the vet bill!!! I'll have to ask my vet about it next time we go. Thanks.....

It was pretty unpleasant for sure. She took 3 vials of antivenin plus a couple of rounds of aderol. Then painkillers for a week. Infection was the biggest worry.

My wallet did hurt for sure. Didn’t matter though.

 

[Sparksalot]

Well, that looked painful!!! I would have needed pain killers to make Me hurt less for her, and the vet bill!!! I'll have to ask my vet about it next time we go. Thanks.....

She just had her annual shots. Vet charged $41 for rattlesnake vaccine.

 

[my134Runner]

She just had her annual shots. Vet charged $41 for rattlesnake vaccine.

Thanks, good to know. I'll definitely have to ask my vet when I go next.