title: Pit viper envenomation in a military working dog.
abstract: Military working dogs are often trained and/or work in locations where the potential for snake bites is increased. Knowledge of the local venomous snakes, the effects of their venom, and appropriate initial stabilization is essential for the US Army Veterinary Corps officer (VCO). As military practitioners, VCOs are uniquely situated to benefit from collaboration with other military assets for air evacuation and treatment of their patients. A recent clinical case of envenomation is presented, along with a review of the most current literature regarding treatment of envenomation in veterinary patients.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Treatment Facility, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Curtis R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Cline
authors.forename: Michelle E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Goodnight
mesh_terms: D061605:Administration, Intravenous / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003435:Crotalid Venoms / Q000032:analysis / Q000633:toxicity*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005552:Forelimb / Q000473:pathology; D009657:North Carolina; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014731:Veterinary Service, Military; D017819:Viperidae
chemical_list: D000997:Antivenins; D003435:Crotalid Venoms