The effectiveness of the pressure/immobilization first aid technique in the case of a tiger snake bite.
This paper describes a case of severe envenomation by a tiger snake (Notechis scutatus). The pressure/immobilization technique proved to be effective in delaying the central movement of venom for almost six hours.
D000328:Adult; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
D000997:Antivenins; D006854:Hydrocortisone