Pressure / Immobilization Technique

The Pressure / Immobilization Technique is a first aid measure developed in Australia for bites of poisonous animals (e.g. poisonous snakes , spiders ) in the extremities (arms, legs). It aims to immobilize the affected limb by applying a pressure bandage above the bite site. The affected part of the body is wrapped tightly with bandages and immobilized. The pressure bandage and immobilization are intended to slow down the spread of the poison in the body's circulation and at the same time maintain blood flow to the extremities.

This technique is used when it is expected that it will take a long time before further help arrives. The Pressure / Immobilization Technique is only used for the initial treatment of a bite injury until further medical help is available. The effectiveness of the measure is controversial.

supporting documents

1. ↑ JJ Boyd, G. Agazzi, D. Svajda, AJ Morgan, S. Ferrandis, RL Norris: Venomous snakebite in mountainous terrain: prevention and management.  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.   (PDF; 399 kB) In: Wilderness Environ Med. 2007 Fall; 18 (3), pp. 190-202. Review. PMID 17896851

This article is about a health issue. It is not used for self-diagnosis and does not replace a diagnosis by a doctor. Please note the information on health issues !