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. 2014 Jul 29;7:482. doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-482

Table 4.

Types of first aid given and time taken to reach the teaching hospital Anuradhapura

Types of first aid given % Time taken to reach hospital %
Reassurance given
80
< 1 hr
18
Immobilization done
75
1-4 hrs
64
Washed with soap and water
62
>4 hrs
18
Tourniquet applied
9
 
 
Sucked the wound
0
 
 
Herbal Application
5
 
 
Native treatment 2