MANAGEMENT OF SNAKE BITES (DHQ Hospital in Pakistan)


Note: Anaphylactic shock caused by ASV is treated by Adrenaline
INDICATIONS OF SYSTEMIC ENVENOMING
·         Hypotension
·         ECG abnormalities
·         Hemostatic reactions
·         Marked local swelling that extend beyond wrist or ankle within 4 hours.

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