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Snakebite 1450.e1
Snakebite
VetBooks.ir Suspected or witnessed snakebite
Small tooth marks, Two fang marks,
minimal swelling, marked swelling and pain,
pain locally, erythema, petechiae,
signs may be delayed for 7 hours signs occur within 30 minutes
Elapidae family Crotalidae family
(e.g., coral snakes) (e.g., rattlesnakes)
Monitor for neurologic Monitor cardiovascular status,
dysfunction monitor coagulation status
Treat with specific antivenin Treat with antivenin, IV fluids,
and antibiotics antibiotics, and analgesics
May require ventilatory support May require surgical
for several days debridement of the wound
EDITED BY: Leah A. Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY: April Paul, DVM, DACVECC
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