title: Intravenous rattlesnake envenomation.
abstract: Intravenous envenomation by North American rattlesnakes is an uncommon occurrence, but a true emergency. In three documented, successfully resuscitated cases, the mainstay of treatment was the immediate intravenous administration of antivenin.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Davidson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000997:Antivenins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003435:Crotalid Venoms / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000997:Antivenins; D003435:Crotalid Venoms