[at-l] Re: Sawyer Extractor [was: Snake bite kits, was: "Weight/Use" efficiency

[nealb@midlandstech.com (William Neal)]

I remember seeing a print article and hearing a TV article and both said
DON'T SUCK OUT THE VENOM WITH YOUR MOUTH. (I think it was on the Croc
Hunter).  No matter what, you are bound to have some opening in your mouth
and venom will get in you.

-----Original Message-----
From: Orange Bug [mailto:orangebug74@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 7:30 PM
To: Dave Hicks; AT-L [list]
Subject: [at-l] Re: Sawyer Extractor [was: Snake bite kits, was:
"Weight/Use" efficiency


That was the idea, one central first aid kit, while someone else
carries food, shelter or other means to spread the weight around. 

As I understand it, the Sawyer extractor was designed with stings in
mind, and snake bites have followed as a consideration. I'm not clear
that it is considered particularly effective, but that it is much
better than cutting and sucking (usually infecting) the fang wound.
Envenomation varies among events, but it is always wise to assume
significant envenomation in any rattlesnake bite. Basic first aid is to
stabilize the wound, immobilize the extremity, decrease opportunity for
general circulation of the venom and get the dude to an emergency
room/ICU.

Bill...


--- Dave Hicks <daveh@psknet.com> wrote:
> Actually we tend to have one person carry the kit, usually with some
> relief on carrying other things.
> 
> 


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