Pressure immobilisation technique

The pressure immobilisation technique is a first aid treatment used as a way to treat spider, snake, and insect bites.[1][2]

History

The technique was developed in the 1970s by Australian medical researcher Struan Sutherland.

Today, it is the recommended first-aid procedure in Australia for treating most spider bites and all snake bites. It has been shown to be one of the most effective ways for treating certain bites.

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