[meteorite-list] Mojave Green Jeans - Images of a Killer Snake

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:11:37 -0800
Message-ID: <4CE193F9.2040004_at_meteoritesusa.com>

Hey Guido, List,

Not sure the ice thing would be a good idea. The DoD, suggests that ice
is a cause of amputation in snake bites (see link below). Also the CDC
and WebMD discourages the use of ice in the treatment of snakebite.

"...Don't use ice to slow the spread of the venom. Researchers have
found freezing of the stricken limb is a major factor leading to
amputation..."
SOURCE: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=45207

CDC: "...Do not apply ice or immerse the wound in water...."
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/snakebite.asp

WebMD: "...Do NOT use ice. Ice does not deactivate the venom and can
cause frostbite..." http://firstaid.webmd.com/snakebite-treatment

Regards,
Eric


On 11/15/2010 11:54 AM, Count Deiro wrote:
> Place ice pack around limb above bite.
Received on Mon 15 Nov 2010 03:11:37 PM PST