Adder bites?
This afternoon we had an email asking for information on adder bites.
According to the NHS website about 100 adder bites are reported in the UK every year.
Most bites happen between June and August, with the number of bites peaking during July.
If you are not sure of the first aid?
What will you see? 2 puncture wounds although sometimes there may be 1 or 3! Numbness and tingling around the wound Nausea and drowsiness Rarely – anaphylactic shock
What do we do? Keep calm
Get them to medical help, they may need some medication to manage the reaction Arrange for the casaulty to be collected or if in a remote area try to get them to a place they can be evacuated
While waiting for evacuation sit the casualty down on a rock, tree stump, their leg downhill. Loosen clothing on the affected limb Remove jewellery.
What about children and the elderly? Keep calm and dial 999 Due to size and age they may react differently, as can people with underlying health issues.
