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Snake Bites
DO NOT apply cold compresses to a snake bite...DO NOT cut into a snake bite with a knife or razor...DO NOT raise the site of the bite above the level of the person's heart...
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Symptoms
Bloody wound discharge; Blurred vision; Burning; Convulsions; Diarrhea; Dizziness; Excessive sweating; Fainting; Fang m...
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Causes
Poisonous snake bites include bites by any of the following: Rattlesnake; Copperhead; Cottonmouth (water moccasin; Cora...
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History And Physical Exam
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Treatments
1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that bites can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict movement,...
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Drugs
antivenin (Crotalidae) polyvalent
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Risk Factors
working or spending time outdoors
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Complications
Cardiac arrest
Respiratory failure
Seizures
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Prevention
Even though most snakes are not poisonous, avoid picking up or playing with any snake unless you have been properly tra...
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