LESSON PLAN ON FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF SNAKE BITE

SUBMITTED TO:
MRS.DITTYJOSEPH PRINCIPAL LOURDES SCHOOL OF NURSING SIDHISADAN

SUBMITTED BY :
MS. TUTOR LOURDES SCHOOL OF NURSING SIDHISADAN

SUBJECT UNIT TOPIC PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

:FIRST AID :IV :SNAKE BITE

NAME OF THE TEACHER :MS. GROUP NO. OF STUDENTS DATE :I YEAR GNM STUDENTS :36 :08.01 1.2014 :9:30-10:30am :LECTURE HALL 8 :1 HOUR

:STUDENTS HAVE HEARD ABOUT SNAKE BITE AND ITS MANAGEMENT

TIME VENUE DURATION

METHOD OF TEACHING:LECTURE CUM DISCUSSIONS A.V AIDS :POWERPOINT SLIDES,BLACK BOARD,DEMONSTRATION

CENTRAL OBJECTIVE At the end of the session,the students will be able tounderstand and apply the knowledge about snake bite and its management.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: At the end of the class, the students will be able to 1. Define snake bite 2. Types of snakebites. 3. First aid management of snake bite.

Specific Objective Time

CONTENT Activity

Teachers

A.V Aids

Learners Activity

Evaluation

10min

Introduction Lecturing Snakes often bite their prey as a method of hunting, but also for defensive purposes against predators. Listening

10min

Define snake bite

A snakebite is an injury caused by a bite from a snake, often resulting in puncture wounds inflicted by the animal's fangs and sometimes resulting in envenomation Snake bites can

Lecturing

Listening

What do you understand by snake bite?

20min

Types of snakebite

be of two types. 1.Venomous 2.Nonvenomous The four venomous snake species 1 Indian cobra, Najanaja,. 2 Common krait, 3 Russell's viper, 4 Saw-scaled viper

Explaining Blackboard Slides Discussing

What are the snakes which leads to poisonous snake bites?

30min

First aid management after a snake bite.

*Try to safely and quickly identify the species of snake if practical. Move victim to safety. *The victim's condition is assisted with an observation that calm and competent assistance is being firmly applied.. *Remove any jewelry or tight

Discussing Lecturing

Slides

Taking notes Discussing

How do you give fitst aid after a snake bite?

fitting clothing. Quickly tie a light restricting band both above and below the bite area a few inches away from the puncture/bite marks. *Without cutting, apply strong suction, preferably within seconds of the bite directly on the main or deepest puncture/bite marks. *This can be accomplished with the mouth or a commercial bite kit suction device. *Rapidly apply antiseptic cleanser to the entire area and place cold compress as closely as possible without interfering with suction process.

*Continue strong suction and alternate the location of compress to avoid injury from severe cold. *Check constriction bands periodically as swelling may occur and loosen as appropriate. *Monitor for symptoms of shock and be prepared to administer appropriate treatment. *Avoid food or liquid intake. *Keep victim warm. *Transport safely at the earliest possible time to competent medical service.

Summary .Part of the problem when someone is snakebitten, is the element of surprise, as people are usually not trained to deal with a snakebite emergency. Preparation which includes knowing in advance about the basic knowledge about snakebite and how to get to the nearest hospital could greatly reduce anxiety and lead to more effective care. Recapitulation 1.What is meant by snake bite? 2.What arethe types ofsnake bite? 3.How can snakebite be managed? Bibliography: 1.American Red Cross,Responding to Emergency,Staywell , I edition, August 2012,Page12-13. 2.www.wikipedia.org/Snakebite,management..Date:12.12.2013. 3.www.auroville.org//.Date:01.12.2013.