Pretty sure the venom doesnt enter the bloodstream, it uses the Lymphatic system. The way the lympatic system works is by movement. If you use the limb, it pushes the venom around.
Most important thing is to use a pressure bandage all the way up a limb, from the fingers/toe to the shoulder/groin/hip. Using a spint and a pressure bandage stops the victim from moving the limb, which keeps the venom localised to the bite. Worst thing a bite victim can do is walk if theyve been bitten on the leg, or move their arms around if on the hand.
Good post and very timely with so many sighting reports and the school holidays in full swing, as I've said before if the sharks don't get you in the west thee occys will.
It never does any harm to be reminded of the dangerous things that you can come across whilst in the ocean, and the care you need to take to not become a victim.
Alan James
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Good info sunshine
especially with the number of incidents of late.
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Does elevating the affected
Does elevating the affected limb eg. hand / foot etc slow the rate of the venom / poison spreading ? Cheers for posting the placard, well done mate!
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bsir
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Don't elevate
if you elevate a bite, the blood runs back towards the body from that limb= bad.
Elevate a cut, as above this drains blood back toward the body and is also harder for the heart to pump blood to the cut.
Fishn n Ridin
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I believe that the venom
I believe that the venom actually travels through the lynphatic system, like a snake bite, so elevation has no impact, just movement.
little johnny
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Someone done again today
Rocko . Little buggers they are. Good post
Coyote_Dave
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I was just thinking I should
I was just thinking I should look this up. Thanks for posting!
hairyhaggis
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Pretty sure the venom doesnt
Pretty sure the venom doesnt enter the bloodstream, it uses the Lymphatic system. The way the lympatic system works is by movement. If you use the limb, it pushes the venom around.
Most important thing is to use a pressure bandage all the way up a limb, from the fingers/toe to the shoulder/groin/hip. Using a spint and a pressure bandage stops the victim from moving the limb, which keeps the venom localised to the bite. Worst thing a bite victim can do is walk if theyve been bitten on the leg, or move their arms around if on the hand.
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meglodon
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Very timely post
Good post and very timely with so many sighting reports and the school holidays in full swing, as I've said before if the sharks don't get you in the west thee occys will.
Dale
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Another bitten today, Ocean Reef way I think they said.
"Just because you are a Character, Doesn't mean you have Character."
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sunshine
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Mate had two in his boat today
Just crazy the number around at the moment
Faulkner Family
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i think with all these
i think with all these little buggers about long pants , sleeves and gloves might be a go
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
timboon
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Time for a cull.... They'd
Time for a cull....
They'd get rid of a dog if it bit someone.....
They'd get rid of a croc if it bit someone.....
They'd get rid of a shark oh no sorry wait a minute.....
Anyway they should start paying little Johnny a bounty and send him out culling.....
little johnny
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I actually
Like them. They look mint .only have to worry if no cray in pot, 7 fathoms or less high chance of them.
sunshine
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Repost given its that season again
just to be safe and remind
meglodon
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Good post thanks
It never does any harm to be reminded of the dangerous things that you can come across whilst in the ocean, and the care you need to take to not become a victim.
Brock O
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Yep...Good refresher there!
Yep...Good refresher there!