North American snake envenomation: diagnosis, treatment, and management.
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چکیده
A bite from a venomous snake is a medical emergency involving not only the affected site but also multiple organ systems. Rapid transport of a snakebite victim to a medical facility is paramount. Management decisions must be based on close clinical monitoring of the potentially erratic envenomation syndrome. Because of the many variables inherent in the management of snakebite victims, consultation with a physician specialist is recommended.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine clinics of North America
دوره 22 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004