Biology and treatment of the mamba snakebite.
Mambas are venomous African snakes that are capable of inflicting fatal envenomation. The mambas (genus Dendrosaspis) are members of the family Elapidae [1]. Four species of mamba inhabit equatorial and southern Africa. Without medical treatment, mamba bites are frequently fatal. First aid treatment includes lymphatic retardation with immobilization and pressure wrap. Medical management requires the intravenous administration of mamba-specific antivenin.
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Division of Anesthesia, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004546:Elapid Venoms; D017815:Elapidae; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007223:Infant; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D012713:Serum Sickness / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*
D000997:Antivenins; D004546:Elapid Venoms