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Snake Bites and Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Ahmed 2008, Meyers 2022) Of course, treat any other systemic symptoms (like respiratory failure, hypotension) as you typically would. If you are managing a snake bite from a snake that does not typically reside in the U.S., please utilize other resources and local Toxicology experts for help with management protocols.

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Spicy Bites - Snake Envenomation

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Along with inducing coagulopathy, venom toxins may contribute to local and/or systemic hemorrhage and plasma extravasation by means of basement membrane degradation within the vasculature. 2022, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557565/. First Aid and Pre-Hospital Management of Venomous Snakebites.” Accessed 10 July 2024.