New first-aid measures for envenomation: with special reference to bites by the Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus).
The advantages of the pressure/immobilization technique as the first-aid measure for envenomation are discussed. The use of arterial tourniquets is no longer recommended in the management of any type of envenomation in Australia.
D000818:Animals; D005392:First Aid; D000882:Haplorhini; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000628:therapy*; D012910:Snake Venoms / Q000378:metabolism
D012910:Snake Venoms