Where do you go when you are bitten by a venomous snake?

Question

Can you just go to any general hospital for anti-venom treatment?

Answer 1

I live in southern Illinois. All clinics and hospitals can treat you for venomous snake bite. However, if the anti-venom treatment is needed. You would have to be move to a hospital that has these facilities. It is not just anti-venom that is required. You will have several iv's in your arms. One is for antibodies, another for saline solution and maybe another for a blood thinner. You will be setup to a monitoring machine the first night.

Here is one thing you DON'T do. John Wayne it. Never cut the bitten area open and suck the venom out. The venom will go straight through your tongue and mouth. In about 30 seconds you'd be in terrible pain. Within a few minutes you'll be in shock. You may pass out. You may never wake up

Answer 2

If you live in an area where venomous bites are common, a local general hospital or ER would have the treatment. If not, they will probably airlift you or transfer you to a hospital which has the proper treatment.

Answer 3

At first, I thought this was a "do you end up in heaven or hell" question.

If you were wandering around, it would have been prudent to carry an appropriate snakebite anti-venom kit.

If you are in an area with park police they might have a kit like that. If not you need an ambulance to a trauma center and you better hope they are prepared for that type of emergency.

Answer 4

Who cares, I wouldn't be looking for which hospital has the right stuff. JUST GO !!!!!!!!!!

Most hospitals would have the anti-venom for the snakes attached to each area. Sometimes one may need to be flown in.

Answer 5

Depends where you are. In Australia you can go to any medical centre or hospital. All amubulances carry anti venom as well.