How to deal with a snake bite

Ensure that the patient (and other people) are no longer at risk.
Reassure the patient. Encourage him/her to lie down and keep still.
It is critical that the bitten part and the patient do not move.
First aid MUST be started immediately.
Do not ignore a trivial bite, especially if suspected from a Brown Snake.
Contact Ambulance Emergency number - 000 (unless in outback areas)
Follow professional advice regarding transport of patient.
Do not interfere with the bite in any way
Do not wipe or wash skin, do not apply tourniquet, chemicals or devices.
Remove all jewellery from the bitten limb.
Keep the limb still until bandage and splint have been applied.
Apply crepe bandage with even pressure:
1. Start at extremity and work up arm or leg
2. Include fingers or toes to minimise movement
3. Be careful not to apply bandage too loosely
4. Use same pressure as when bandaging a sprained wrist or ankle
5. Mark location of bite on bandage (for venom detection in hospital).
Bandage over clothing or cut up seam to allow access to skin.
The patient must remain still. Bring transport to the patient if possible.
Immobilise the limb with a splint, or improvise as necessary.
1. Ensure that joints (of arm or leg) are effectively immobilised
2. Use second bandage to keep splint in place.
Monitor airway, breathing and circulation, and support as necessary.
Don't give food or drink except sips of water (only at the patient's request)
The patient must be transported quickly and passively to the hospital (preferably by ambulance)
Where possible, let paramedics be in total charge of extrication planning. It is best to stay quiet and let them arrange transport.