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Snakebite in children can often be severe or potentially fatal, owing to the lower volume of distribution relative to the amount of venom injected, and there is potential for long-term… Click to show full abstract
Snakebite in children can often be severe or potentially fatal, owing to the lower volume of distribution relative to the amount of venom injected, and there is potential for long-term sequelae. In the second of a two paper series, we describe the pathophysiology of snakebite envenoming including the local and systemic effects. We also describe the diagnosis and management of snakebite envenoming including prehospital first aid and definitive medical and surgical care.
Keywords:
management cases;
envenoming recognition;
management;
recognition management;
snakebite envenoming;
paediatric snakebite
Journal Title: Archives of Disease in Childhood
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Archives of Disease in Childhood
Year Published: 2020
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