title: King cobra bite.
abstract: King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) bite is rare. The milestones of management should have specific antivenom, adequate assisting respirator and appropriate antibiotics against Proteus vulgaris infection. Tourniquet may play some role in delaying venom absorption and allow a greater chance of venom detoxification by the human body.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Choa Phrya Abhai Bhubejr Hospital, Prachinburi, Thailand.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Karnchanachetanee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D017815:Elapidae; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000628:therapy*