1. Keep patient calm.
2. Ice pack to bite area. (Cold reduces blood flow by making capillaries constrict)
3. Ace bandage above bite site to further reduce blood flow.
4. Start IV
5.Evac ASAP!
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Generally, when care can be administered, it is agreed that splint immobilization and elevation of the bitten part above the level of the heart is indicated.
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Why elevate? Makes no sense...only increases blood flow from the infected area to the heart...GRAVITY.