Management of snakebite.

Abstract:

:Patients who have been or may have been bitten by a snake should receive prompt and careful clinical and laboratory evaluation. Fang marks, pain and swelling are characteristic of pit viper envenomation. Although no therapy is universally accepted, a number of treatment plans appear to be effective. If envenomation has occurred, intravenous administration of antivenin and/or surgical excision or incision should be carried out without delay. Prompt transferral to a medical facility is the most appropriate first-aid measure. If transportation is unduly delayed, immediate linear incision and suction may be of value.

journal_name

Am Fam Physician

authors

Johnson CA

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1991-07-01 00:00:00

pages

174-80

issue

1

eissn

0002-838X

issn

1532-0650

journal_volume

44

pub_type

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