title: Snake bite in Australia--the problems involved and a protocol for hospital management.
abstract: Despite a great deal of original research into Australian snakes and their complex venoms, there is still confusion about the correct first-aid and hospital management of the bitten patient. This review illustrates the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment and presents a well tried protocol for the successful management of snake bite.
mesh_terms: D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001315:Australia; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012910:Snake Venoms
chemical_list: D000997:Antivenins; D012910:Snake Venoms