How Should Native Crotalid Envenomation Be Managed in the Emergency Department?
Title
How Should Native Crotalid Envenomation Be Managed in the Emergency Department?
Creator
Greene S; Cheng D; Vilke GM; Winkler G
Publisher
The Journal Of Emergency Medicine
Date
2021
2021-07-20
Description
Pit vipers, also known as crotalids, are a group of snakes including rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (water moccasins). Crotalids have a broad geographic distribution across the United States, and bites from these snakes can carry significant morbidity. Their envenomations are characterized by local tissue effects, hematologic effects, and systemic effects. Envenomations are generally treated with 1 of 2 antivenoms available in the United States.
Subject
We developed a series of clinical questions to assist and guide the emergency physician in the acute management of a patient envenomated by a crotalid.
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Format
Journal Article
URL Address
NEOMED College
NEOMED College of Medicine
NEOMED Department
Department of Emergency Medicine
Update Year & Number
Jan to Aug list 2021
Citation
Greene S; Cheng D; Vilke GM; Winkler G, “How Should Native Crotalid Envenomation Be Managed in the Emergency Department?,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 25, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11856.