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Emergency First Aid Tips for Snake Bites
There are many common fallacies around the treatment of a snake bite and it is critical to know what to do in an emergency. There are around 3,000 reported snakebites each year in Australia, resulting in 500 hospital admissions and an average of two fatalities. Here are the Do's and Don'ts when it comes to snake bites.
Snake Bites - Things to Know
In Australia there are about 3,000 snake bites per year, resulting in about 500 hospital admissions. (Weldon, 2017)
While many receive antivenom, on average, two per year will prove fatal. About half the deaths are due to bites from the brown snake and the rest mostly from tiger snake, taipan and death adder.
While many receive antivenom, on average, two per year will prove fatal. About half the deaths are due to bites from the brown snake and the rest mostly from tiger snake, taipan and death adder.
Survival Kits: Top 10 Essentials
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Features and How to Use the Rescue Swag Adventurer
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