Venomous snakebites. Current concepts in diagnosis, treatment, and management.
It is essential that all emergency physicians become familiar with the recognition and treatment of venomous snakebites. Techniques such as the use of tourniquets and incision and suction should no longer be performed routinely. The mainstay of treatment for poisonous bites is the intravenous administration of the appropriate antivenin to neutralize the effects of the venom.
Gold
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Department of Medicare, State of Maryland, Baltimore.
Barish
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RA
D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003435:Crotalid Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D004546:Elapid Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012911:Snakes; D014481:United States
D000997:Antivenins; D003435:Crotalid Venoms; D004546:Elapid Venoms