AeroForm Snake Bite Bandage with Indicators, 10cm x 4.5m and 10cm x 10.5m
A snake bite bandage is a heavyweight elastic bandage used for the pressure immobilisation technique, the first aid method recommended in Australia for bites from snakes and funnel-web spiders and for some marine stings. The AeroForm bandage is printed with tension indicators along its whole length: rectangles that stretch into squares when the bandage is at the right tension, so you can see that pressure is firm and even from the fingers or toes to the top of the limb.
Choose the short 4.5m bandage to stock or refill snake bite kits; two short bandages cover most adult limbs. Choose the long 10.5m bandage when one bandage needs to cover a whole adult leg, for remote work sites, farms, 4WD and boating kits.
Features
- Continuous tension indicators: rectangles become squares at the correct stretch, a quick visual check for even pressure.
- Heavyweight elastic fabric: firmer than a standard crepe bandage and holds its tension along the limb.
- 10cm wide: a wide bandage that covers the limb with fewer turns.
- Two lengths: 4.5m for kits, 10.5m to cover a whole leg in one bandage.
- Conforms without bunching: lies smoothly over knees, ankles and elbows.
- Australian design for Australian conditions: made for the pressure immobilisation technique taught in local first aid courses.
How to use
- Call 000. Keep the person still and calm, and do not wash the bite site.
- Apply a firm bandage over the bite site first.
- Starting at the fingers or toes, bandage up the whole limb, overlapping each turn and stretching until the indicators become squares.
- Use a second bandage if needed so the whole limb is covered.
- Splint the limb, keep the person lying still, and wait for help.
Single use. Check circulation in the fingers or toes after bandaging. Use for first aid only while waiting for medical help, and train in first aid so you apply it correctly. Always follow the directions for use.
Specifications
| Brand | AeroForm by Aero Healthcare |
| Product code(s) | AFSB10 (short 4.5m), AFHSB100 (long 10.5m) |
| Size / dimensions | 10cm x 4.5m and 10cm x 10.5m (stretched) |
| Material / construction | Heavyweight conforming elastic fabric with printed tension indicators |
| Sterile | No |
| Pack / quantity | Sold singly (supplied in wraps of 12) |
| Regulatory | ARTG 515586, Class I medical device |
| Barcode (GTIN) | 9341394010239 (4.5m), 9341394009950 (10.5m) |
FAQs
How many snake bite bandages do I need?
Enough to cover the whole limb. That is usually two short 4.5m bandages or one long 10.5m bandage for an adult leg.
How tight should a snake bite bandage be?
Firm, like bandaging a sprained ankle. Stretch the bandage until the printed rectangles become squares, and check that fingers or toes stay warm and pink.
Can I use a crepe bandage instead?
An elastic bandage of the right width is what guidelines recommend. A heavyweight indicator bandage makes it easier to see that the pressure is right.
Related snake bite first aid
- Compact Snake Bite Kit: two short bandages, sling, dressing and leaflet in a pouch.
- Calico Triangular Bandage: splint and immobilise the limb.
- Heavy Crepe Bandage: general support for sprains and strains.
- First Aid Bum Bag: carry bandages on the trail.
- Survival Aid Whistle with Compass: signal for help.
