AEROFORM Short Snake Bite Bandage with Indicator 10cm x 4.5M Wrap/12
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€29.61
Short Snake Bite Bandage 10cm
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The AEROFORM Short Snake Bite Bandage with indicators is a 10cm x 4.5M premium heavyweight conforming bandage for the Pressure Immobilisation Technique. It is the compact option for a belt pouch, day pack or small vehicle kit. Being short, it is not sufficient on its own for a large adult leg — size the bandage to the limb you may need to cover. Call 000 first.
Why choose the Short Snake Bite Bandage?
The honest case for a Short Snake Bite Bandage is that it gets carried. A 10.5M bandage is bulky, and a bandage left at home because it would not fit in the pack is worth nothing. For a day walk or a compact kit this is the version that actually travels.
The trade is reach. PIT requires the whole limb bandaged from the bite upward, and 4.5M will not cover a large adult leg. Many kits carry two short bandages for that reason, or pair a short one with the long version.
PIT retards lymphatic flow; it does not stop or neutralise venom. Used per current ARC guidance for suspected Australian snake, funnel-web spider, blue-ringed octopus and cone shell envenomation. Browse the Aero bandages.
Key features
- 10cm x 4.5M — compact for belt pouches, day packs and vehicle kits
- NOT sufficient alone for a large adult leg — carry two, or add the long version
- Premium heavyweight conforming construction with printed indicators
- Wrap of 12
- For use in the Pressure Immobilisation Technique where indicated
- PIT retards lymphatic flow — it does not stop or neutralise venom
- Used per current ARC guidance for SUSPECTED Australian snake, funnel-web spider, blue-ringed octopus and cone shell envenomation
- A suspected bite is an emergency — call 000 first, then apply
Specifications
| Size | 10cm x 4.5M |
| Construction | Premium heavyweight conforming |
| Indicators | Printed application indicators |
| Reach | Compact — not sufficient alone for a large adult leg |
| Pricing unit | Wrap of 12 |
| SKU | AF-SBB45 |
Common uses
Day packs, belt pouches, compact vehicle and personal kits. For full-limb coverage on an adult use the 10.5M snake bite bandage. Keep a snake bite instruction card with it and read how to treat snake bites.
Short Snake Bite Bandage FAQs
What do I do first if someone is bitten?
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately — a suspected Australian snake bite is a medical emergency. Keep the person still, calm and lying down where practical, because movement increases lymphatic flow. Do not wait for symptoms and do not delay the call to find a bandage or identify the snake. Follow the instructions the 000 call-taker gives you; they take priority over anything on this page.
What is the pressure immobilisation technique?
PIT is a first aid technique that retards the flow of lymph, which is a route by which some venoms reach the circulation. It does not stop, neutralise or remove venom. It is used in accordance with current Australian Resuscitation Council guidance for suspected Australian snake bites including sea snakes, funnel-web spider bites, blue-ringed octopus bites and cone shell stings.
What must I NOT do?
Do not apply a tourniquet. Do not wash, scrub or wipe the bite site — residual venom can help medical staff identify what caused it. Do not cut, incise, burn or suck the site. Do not use ice, heat or electric shock. Do not try to catch or kill the animal. Do not let the person walk around. And once a PIT bandage is applied, do not remove it unless emergency services or a clinician tell you to.
Is PIT used for every bite and sting?
No, and this matters. PIT is not the routine first aid response for redback spider bites, bee, wasp or ant stings, tick bites or most jellyfish stings — those have different pathways. For other bites and stings follow current ARC guidance and seek medical advice.
Do I need training to apply it?
Correct application takes practice, and a tension indicator is a visual aid rather than a guarantee. Getting bandage tension right is genuinely the hardest part. Learn the technique before you need it, keep a snake bite instruction card with the bandage, and in the moment follow the 000 call-taker. Read our guide on how to treat snake bites.
You must not rely on the information on this site as an alternative to medical advice from your medical physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Consult your healthcare provider immediately if you think that you may have a medical emergency or for the diagnosis and treatment of injuries. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or with any questions that you may have regarding a medical condition or injury.
| Manufacturer_ms | Germany |
|---|---|
| Model Number_ms | K61SD521 |
| Ecolabel_ms | yes |