Snakebites. Guidelines for practical management.
Snakebite treatment remains a controversial subject, even among experts. Nevertheless, all physicians need to be aware of current concepts in snakebite management, because incorrect treatment could be detrimental or even fatal. This article discusses the mechanisms of envenomation and presents guidelines for snakebite prevention, emergency field therapy, and emergency department therapy.
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University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132.
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D004487:Edema / Q000628:therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000628:therapy*; D012910:Snake Venoms / Q000276:immunology / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000628:therapy
D012910:Snake Venoms