Snakebite Management
CSL Principles of First Aid for Snakebite
The CSL Principles of First Aid for Snakebite is a double-sided flyer that includes step-by-step instructions for the pressure immobilisation method for the treatment of snakebite.
CSL Principles of First Aid for Snakebite (PDF, 2.00MB)
CSL Snakebite Management Poster Set
CSL Bioplasma Immunohaematology has developed a 3-Step Snakebite Management poster set to promote safe and effective treatment for snakebite.
The posters are designed to increase the knowledge about snakebite management by providing:
- A step-by-step guide for snakebite first aid;
- Guidelines on how to safely and accurately identify a snake in a medical situation; and
- Information for antivenom treatment.
The posters also contain tips and additional information for snakebite, as well as photographs of snakes of medical importance in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Posters can be requested by emailing
ih@csl.com.au.
CSL SVDK Competency Test and Snakebite Management Quiz
CSL has developed SVDK Competency Tests and a Snakebite Management Quiz to aid competency assessment of staff who may be required to use the SVDK or encounter snakebite in real clinical situations. The competency tests and quiz are designed to be completed electronically and answer sheets can be requested by emailing ih@csl.com.au.
Snakebite Management Quiz (DOC)
SVDK Competency Test 1 (DOC)
SVDK Competency Test 2 (DOC)
CSL VPK Competency Worksheet
CSL has developed a Venom Practice Kit (VPK) Worksheet to assist in collecting competency assessment results.
VPK Competency Worksheet (PDF)