Antivenin and fasciotomy/debridement in the treatment of the severe rattlesnake bite.
This experimental study of severe rattlesnake envenomation compares antivenin alone, fasciotomy and debridement alone, and a combination of the two methods as definitive treatment. Superior survival and preservation of muscle function were observed in the animals treated with antivenin alone.
Stewart
R M
RM
Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio 78284.
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Schwesinger
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McCarter
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Martinez
J
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Aust
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JB
D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003435:Crotalid Venoms; D003646:Debridement; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011817:Rabbits; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
D000997:Antivenins; D003435:Crotalid Venoms