{"id":1282,"date":"2020-06-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protherics2.aazzxx.com\/insights\/snake-bites-yes-theres-an-app-for-that\/"},"modified":"2022-11-25T09:33:20","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T09:33:20","slug":"snake-bites-yes-theres-an-app-for-that","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/serb.com\/nl\/insights\/snake-bites-yes-theres-an-app-for-that\/","title":{"rendered":"Snake bites? Yes, there\u2019s an app for that"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer\u2019s here, and with COVID-19 still surging in the US, more and more people are looking to get outside \u2013 and away from crowds.<\/p>\n<p>Venturing off the beaten path may be one reason why emergency medical authorities are reporting higher number of snake bites than average: near&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toacorn.com\/articles\/hospitals-expect-rise-in-snake-bites\/\">Los Angeles<\/a>&nbsp;and in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/abc7news.com\/rattlesnake-season-snake-bite-what-to-do-when-a-bites-you-how-treat\/6150743\/\">Bay Area<\/a>, in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoriatimes.com\/features\/article_7c95b0e0-8a4f-11ea-9aea-e7d53d0671c6.html\">Peoria&nbsp;<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ktar.com\/story\/3093474\/arizona-reports-39-rattlesnake-bites-this-year-19-in-april\/\">Phoenix<\/a>, and in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/working-in-the-yard-during-the-pandemic-watch-out-for-snakes\/19145723\/\">North Carolina<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/public-health\/2020\/04\/29\/medical-city-mckinney-sees-uptick-in-snake-bites-with-rise-in-evening-walks\/\">Texas<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mms.tveyes.com\/MediaView\/?c3RhdGlvbj0yMTg1JlN0YXJ0RGF0ZVRpbWU9MDYlMmYwOCUyZjIwMjArMDclM2E1NyUzYTE4JkVuZERhdGVUaW1lPTA2JTJmMDglMmYyMDIwKzA3JTNhNTclM2E1MCYmJmR1cmF0aW9uPTI3NzA4NiZwYXJ0bmVyaWQ9NzMxMyYmaGlnaGxpZ2h0cmVnZXg9JTVjYmFudGktdmVub20lNWNiJTdjJTVjYnJhdHRsZXNuYWtlJTVjYiZtb2RlZGl0b3JlbmFibGU9dHJ1ZSZtb2RlZGl0b3JkZXN0aW5hdGlvbnM9NCYmZXhwaXJhdGlvbj0wNyUyZjA4JTJmMjAyMCswNyUzYTU3JTNhMTguMDAwJmluc3RhbnRQbGF5PVRydWUmc2lnbmF0dXJlPTQ3MDAxNzgyZmFhNGZlNmM4NzFjNTcwMzgyNmVkYjcy\">Nevada<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>No matter how prepared you may be \u2013 and we\u2019ve outlined some general safety tips below \u2013 the panic and fear that arises in the moment of a snake bite can often send thoughts running. Fortunately, like everything else nowadays, there\u2019s an easy-to-use app that can provide life-saving tips, tools, and resources for outdoor enthusiasts and the first responders who, in case of an emergency, will treat them.<\/p>\n<h5>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crofab.com\/crofab-resources\/SnakeBite911\/SnakeBite911\">SnakeBite911 app<\/a>:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Educates users by providing facts and images about North American pit vipers and how to identify them \u2013 as well as how to avoid being bitten<\/li>\n<li>Searches for snakes that inhabit your state, so you know what to watch for<\/li>\n<li>Quickly dials 911 or the Poison Control Center<\/li>\n<li>Tracks the bite\u2019s progression with a time-stamped venom tracker tool that includes reminders to capture venom progression, with the ability to add notes to photos taken through the app; taking a photo every 15 minutes will help the doctor make quicker treatment decisions upon arrival at the hospital<\/li>\n<li>Guides treatment with an interactive treatment algorithm for clinicians that helps assess the bite and direct treatment options dependent on the presence of listed symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Provides best practice steps for treatment and aftercare, including a checklist of actions to avoid when treating pit viper bites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>General safety tips<\/h4>\n<p>Here\u2019s a sneak peek into the educational offerings of the SnakeBite911 app.<\/p>\n<p>Snakes do not intend to attack people or large animals; most snake bites occur if the snake feels threatened and therefore attempts to defend itself. So, if you\u2019re heading outside\u2026<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>DO NOT approach a snake if you see one. If you see a snake, back away slowly.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT attempt to kill a snake that strikes or bites you.<\/li>\n<li>NEVER try to poke, handle, corner or harass a snake<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a respectful distance: Stay at least 5 feet away from a snake if you see one<\/li>\n<li>In known snake areas, wear long pants and boots to prevent snake bites on your legs, and protective gloves if grabbing things off of the ground.<\/li>\n<li>Snakes often lay in high grass where they are often concealed from view. Keep your grass short and yards tidy.<\/li>\n<li>Steer clear of long grasses, bushes and rocks where snakes may hide<\/li>\n<li>NEVER leave food out as this attracts small animals which snakes often prey upon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>What to do if bitten in the US<\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b><i>This does not constitute medical advice and does not replace a consultation with your doctor or emergency medicine clinician.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<h5>Call 911<\/h5>\n<p>Call 911 immediately.<\/p>\n<h5>Time is Tissue!<\/h5>\n<p>Delays in treatment can lead to further cellular damage, therefore get the bite victim to the Emergency Room, as quickly as possible!<\/p>\n<h5>Remove Constrictions<\/h5>\n<p>Remove their jewelry and any tight-fitting clothes, including shoes.<\/p>\n<h5>Take Photos to Track Venom Progression<\/h5>\n<p>Take a new photo every 15 minutes until you get to the Emergency Room, capturing the bite zone and any red swollen areas. This will help the doctor&#8217;s diagnosis on arrival at the Emergency Room.<\/p>\n<h5>Elevate Wound<\/h5>\n<p>Keep the bitten limb raised to the level of the heart (e.g. drape the arm over the chest).<\/p>\n<h5>Keep the victim as still as possible<\/h5>\n<p>Any unnecessary increase in heart rate can increase the rate at which the venom spreads.<\/p>\n<h5>For more information and to download the SnakeBite911 app, please visit:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/crofab.com\/crofab-resources\/SnakeBite911\/SnakeBite911\">https:\/\/crofab.com\/crofab-resources\/SnakeBite911\/SnakeBite911<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer\u2019s here, and with COVID-19 still surging in the US, more and more people are looking to get outside \u2013 and away from crowds. Venturing off the beaten path may be one reason why emergency medical authorities are reporting higher number of snake bites than average: near&nbsp;Los Angeles&nbsp;and in the&nbsp;Bay Area, in&nbsp;Peoria&nbsp;and&nbsp;Phoenix, and in&nbsp;North Carolina,&nbsp;Texas, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1363,"template":"","subjects":[114,104,96],"class_list":["post-1282","insights","type-insights","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","subjects-innovation","subjects-pharmaceuticals","subjects-snake-envenomation"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Snake bites? 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