Application of the Pressure Immobilisation Technique – According to ARC Guideline 9.4.8*

The Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) is recommended for the treatment of bites and stings caused by the following animals:

• All Australian venomous snakes, including sea snakes [Class A; LOE III]
• Funnel-Web Spider [Class A; LOE IV]
• Mouse Spider
• Blue-ringed octopus [Class B; LOE Expert Consensus Opinion]
• Cone shell [Class B; LOE Expert Consensus Opinion]

Dimensions

The SMART Bandage is 2 metres long and 10cm wide. It weighs approximately 120 grams.

Quality first aid product

Constructed from a blend of woven cotton fabric with non-fraying edges, the SMART Bandage is extremely durable and can be washed after use.

Personalise your snake bite first aid

The SMART Bandage also doubles as a compression bandage in your first aid kit for major wounds, sprains and strains. It’s recommended to always carry at least two SMART Bandages with you, so these can be applied above and below the bite or wound in the case of a snake or funnel-web spider bite emergency.

Be prepared for any emergency

Knowing how to react and apply correct first aid immediately can be the difference between life and death. In a stressful situation you never want to have any doubt about how to respond to a life-threatening event.

With it’s easy-to-follow pictogram instructions, the SMART Bandage has already helped to save countless lives.

Watch how it works

Please Note: This video is an introduction to the SMART Bandage to demonstrate how the printed pictogram helps the user to achieve optimal tension. SURVIVAL recommends full and proper training to effectively treat snake bite wounds.