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1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that bites can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict movement, and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom. 2. If you have a pump suction device (such as that ma...[read article]

Tests for Snake Bites

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot. See also: Partial thromboplastin t...  More
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Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is a blood test that looks at how long it takes for blood to clot. It can help tell if you have bleeding or clotting problems.  More
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The concentrations of these ions in the bloodstream remain fairly constant throughout the day in a healthy person. Changes in the concentration of one or more of th...  More
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Fibrin degradation products (FDPs) are the substances left behind when clots dissolve in the blood. This article discusses the blood test to measure these products.  More
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BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down. A test can be done to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.  More
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A blood smear is a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells.  More
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If the person needs a blood transfusion, another test called crossmatching is done after the blood is typed to find blood from a donor that the person''s ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Snake Bites

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Administration of Antivenin
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Prescribed Medications for Snake Bites

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CROTALIDAE POLYVALALENT IMMUNE FAB is an anti-venom. It is used to treat patients who have been bitten by a poisonous snake.  More
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Self Care for Snake Bites

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Immobilize Bitten Arm or Leg
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Remove Restrictive Clothing and/or Jewelry
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