title: Rattlesnake envenomation.
abstract: Snake envenomation has been widely reported throughout the human and veterinary literature. The effects of venom include coagulation disorders, neurotoxicity, and tissue effects, such as local swelling and necrosis. Significant progress has been made in understanding the pathophysiology of envenomation, leading to changes in treatment protocols. Recent developments include the production of a new antivenin and a canine rattlesnake vaccine.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Critical Care and Internal Medicine, Tustin, California, USA.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Najman
authors.forename: Ravi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Seshadri
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003435:Crotalid Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017839:Crotalus; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D005207:Fasciculation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D006801:Humans; D020258:Neurotoxicity Syndromes / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000662:veterinary; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D000997:Antivenins; D003435:Crotalid Venoms