How to respond to …
Snake bite – If someone has been bitten by a snake
you need to first make sure the snake has left the scene
and then immediately rest the casualty. Put a crepe
bandage around the bite site and start bandaging at the
fingers or toes and bandage all the way to the armpit
or groin over the original bandage. Keep the casualty
still, rested and reassured and immediately ring for an
ambulance. Do not move the casualty unless their life is
in danger. Wait for help.
Chest pain – Rest the casualty and ask if they have
medication for chest pain with them. If they don't
give them one aspirin tablet with a mouthful of water.
Contact an ambulance or in remote areas the Flying
Doctor. If the casualty collapses administer CPR using
the Action Plan.
Heat exhaustion – If a member of your hunting group
is suffering from heat exhaustion find the nearest shade
and remove clothes from the casualty. Sponge with cool
water and rehydrate. Do not continue until the casualty
is fully recovered.
Send – Contact help immediately
Danger – Make sure the area is safe
Response – Check for consciousness, if none:
Airway – Clear airway
Breathing – Check to make sure they are breathing, if
yes roll on to their side
CPR – If there is no breathing or signs of life commence
cardio pulmonary respiration
Defibrillation – If available attach the defibrillator
as soon as possible and follow the prompts. If no
defibrillator is available, continue performing CPR until
assistance arrives.
For more information about First Aid
please visit www.stjohn.org.au
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