FIRST AID FOR SNAKE BITE AND ITS MANAGEMENT SAFETY TRAINING

Importance of snake bite management safety training

Snakes are on of the extremely dangerous reptiles on earth. There are hundreds of species that are venomous to cause severe health issues and even fatalities. If a human being is bitten by snake, he needs emergency care from a specialist. The most important facilities an individual seek is immediate first aid and urgent medical care. The most serious effect of a snake bite is paralysis of the breathing muscles which can lead to death. As these situation develops to extremity within minutes of snake bite, professional safety management training can save the life of people who are prone to snake interaction, by means of any cause to meet with a snake bite.

A number of poisonous snakes are found in the desserts, nearby roads, beaches and seas in UAE. Getting around with someone, who have professional knowledge to provide snake bite first aid kit properly will save life. Snake bite and its management will be easier with professionally trained individuals.

Who need this course?

This course is ideal for:

• Personals who are working in terrain and marine areas where there is high chance of encountering a snake.
• Snake care takers or individuals who deal with snakes as a part of job
• Any layman who possess interest to learn on use and management of snake bite first aid kit

Course content

• Introduction
• Classification of snakes
• Difference between venomous and Non Venomous Snakes
• Difference between Cobra and Viper
• Snake Bite and Snake Venom
• Composition of Snake venom
• Mechanism of Toxicity of Venom
• Signs and symptoms of Snake bite
• Systemic Features of Snake bite
• Snake Bite First Aid Kit management
• Anti-Snake Venom
• Safety Measures while working in Areas where Snakes are