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Snake Bite Treatment
About one hundred Australian snakes are venomous,
although only twelve are likely to inflict a wound that
could kill you. These include Taipans, Brown snakes,
Tiger snakes, Death Adders, Black snakes, Copperhead snakes,
Rough Scaled snakes as well as some sea snakes. Do you know
what to do to treat a snake bite?
Follow DRSABCD. The Hills District All Abilities Playground - Leslie
1. Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Patrick Park
2. Lie the patient down and ask them to keep still. Reassure The Hills District All Abilities Playground at Leslie Patrick
the patient. Park is nearing completion! The aim of the park is to
3. If on a limb, apply an elasticised roller bandage (10–15 cm provide residents of Moreton Bay Region an opportunity
wide) over the bite site as soon as possible. Apply a further to engage in a space where children and adults of all abilities
elasticised roller bandage (10–15 cm wide), starting just are welcome.
above the fingers or toes and moving upwards on the bitten The new facility will include:
limb as far as can be reached. Use clothing or other material • a tailored play experience that aims to satisfy the needs of
if an elasticised roller bandage is not available. Apply the children of all physical and intellectual abilities;
bandage as tightly as possible to the limb. • a passive interactive garden space aimed at providing a
4. Immobilise the bandaged limb using splints. peaceful experience to adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s
5. Keep the patient lying down and completely still and children with sensory impairments; and
(immobilised). • accessible picnic, barbecue and toilet facilities, all within a
6. Write down the time of the bite and when the bandage secure fenced precinct.
was applied. If possible, mark the location of the bite site (if Council has been working with a range of community stakeholders
known) on the skin with a pen, or photograph the site. to ensure the recreation space and playground elements meet the
7. Stay with the patient until medical aid arrives. needs of as many users as possible.

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