Piece, strip, or roll of fabric or plastic material that is applied to a part of the body to secure a dressing, maintain pressure over a compress, or immobilize the body part. See also: Immobilizer, Always read the label and follow the Directions for use.Intended Purpose
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Product Details
The AeroForm Premium Long Snake Bite Bandage with Indicators is a Premium Heavyweight Conforming Bandage perfect for use with the Pressure Immobilisation Technique, which is used for the treatment of all Australian Snake and Funnel Webbed Spider bites, Blue Ringed Octopus and Cone Shell stings.
This bandage is of sufficient length to bandage a large adult leg.
10cm x 4.5M Stretched
The pressure immobilisation technique (PIT) was introduced for the treatment of Australian snake bites1 and is suitable for other elapid snake bites. It is also recommended for envenomation by a number of other animals. The PIT retards the flow of lymph by which venoms gain access to the circulation. It has also been shown that there may be inactivation of certain venoms and venom components when the injected venom remains trapped in the tissues by the pressure bandage.
The AeroForm Snake Bite Bandage is also available in a shorter version for upper limbs and pediatric use.
The Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) is recommended for application to bites and stings by the following creatures
* According to Guideline 9.4.8, for more information, click here.
The unique stitching technology ensures the correct pressure is evenly applied over the entire limb.
Health Warning
Always read the label and follow the Directions for Use
Intended Purpose
Piece, strip, or roll of fabric or plastic material that is applied to a part of the body to secure a dressing, maintain pressure over a compress, or immobilize the body part. See also: Immobilizer,
