Forums46
Topics536,987
Posts9,719,150
Members86,987
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
#4227774
05/02/13 03:45 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 392
js4242
OP
Bird Dog
|
OP
Bird Dog
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 392 |
|
|
|
Re: Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
[Re: js4242]
#4227881
05/02/13 04:37 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,576
Sneaky
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,576 |
I've heard for years that those things are worthless. Makes sense that they would help.
|
|
|
Re: Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
[Re: Sneaky]
#4228735
05/02/13 09:47 PM
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 8,217
Double Naught Spy
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 8,217 |
You know, the funny thing is that venom extractors have been shown to NOT work. http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/hunter-saves-own-life-after-rattlesnake-bite/That this guy did well had nothing to do with the venom extractor. The doctor may have claimed it saved his life, but chances are the doctor doesn't have a clue about the product, how effective it could be, or about snakes. He can't know that the product saved the guy's life because he can't know how much venom the guy received. In the video, the guy claims the doctor said that if the snake got a full dose of venom in the guy, that he would have been dead before he got back to his truck. That is patently wrong unless the guy was actually allergic to the venom and went into anaphylactic shock or the guy had to hike for many many hours back to his truck. Even then, chances are he would NOT have died. Out of literally thousands of bites per year in the US from venomous snakes, only about 12 people die. You are more likely to die from a bee sting. Tests indicate that at most, only 1-2% gets extracted and suggestions are that the product may do more harm than good. If the guy in the article followed directions and he needed to walk, then he likely delayed his walk by up to 15 minutes as there is no real way to walk and keep the device in place. So he may have delayed his own medical treatment. According to the video, that was the case. Plus the sucking action may actually concentrate the toxin in one local, helping to assure necrosis of the tissue as opposed to letting the venom spread and dilute. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124208165196508345.htmlPlus, look at the distance between the holes. Look at the size of the extractor cup. How many holes could he cover at a time? One, not two. So either he had to use it twice (30 minutes) or he only did it to one hole. Sorry, but this stuff drives me nuts. It was known at least back in 89 or 90 that venom extractors and/or sucking didn't work. I can't believe this stuff is still on the market. You are MUCH better off getting to medical help sooner rather than later.
|
|
|
Re: Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
[Re: Double Naught Spy]
#4228841
05/02/13 10:33 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,165
shock_n_awe
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,165 |
This could have also been a dry bite. A fang could have hit an artery and that would account for the bruising and swelling. At any rate, I say the guy was smart enough to stay calm and think. If the kit made him relax and focus, then it did it's job. <insert suck venom joke here>
|
|
|
Re: Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
[Re: shock_n_awe]
#4228884
05/02/13 11:02 PM
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 8,217
Double Naught Spy
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 8,217 |
I don't follow. The kit's job is to remove venom. If it provided any benefit, it was not by design and not replicable.
|
|
|
Re: Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
[Re: Double Naught Spy]
#4231810
05/04/13 02:56 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 37
P Squared
Light Foot
|
Light Foot
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 37 |
After spending years in EMS the training was always the same. Venom kits are useless. The same as in the movies when the cowboy "sucked" out the venom. It won't work. Staying calm, keeping the heart rate low is the best pre hospital treatment. Otherwise try to keep the site below the heart level and an ice pack will all "help" to "slow" the progress.
p2
|
|
|
Re: Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
[Re: P Squared]
#4234015
05/05/13 04:08 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 52
davetexas22
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 52 |
I never heard of them working
|
|
|
Re: Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
[Re: P Squared]
#4235374
05/06/13 04:58 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 19,498
Erathkid
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 19,498 |
After spending years in EMS the training was always the same. Venom kits are useless. The same as in the movies when the cowboy "sucked" out the venom. It won't work. Staying calm, keeping the heart rate low is the best pre hospital treatment. Otherwise try to keep the site below the heart level and an ice pack will all "help" to "slow" the progress. P squared, I've heard the same thing. Keep the site below heart level, ice and get to the Dr, as quickly as possible, with a call to 911 to let them know you're on your way. That cowboy stuff about sucking out the venom sounds a little strange to this "Cowboy".
Life is too short, as is. Don't chance it. Don't text and drive.
|
|
|
Re: Never heard of this before...might have to look into it
[Re: Erathkid]
#4235517
05/06/13 11:45 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 220
deadlast2004
Woodsman
|
Woodsman
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 220 |
Good advice it seems. Good to know but hope I never need to use it either.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|