Emergency Department Management of North American Snake Envenomations - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME and Pharmacology CME) | Points & Pearls
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Emergency Department Management of North American Snake Envenomations - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME and Pharmacology CME)

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  • Pit viper envenomations predominantly cause tissue swelling and coagulopathy. Both local and systemic effects can occur. Systemic effects include tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and diaphoresis.
  • Patients with snakebite should be treated with supportive care, pain control, and specific antivenom, when indicated.
  • In general, venomous pit vipers have a triangular or spade-like head, elliptical pupils, and hollow, retractable fangs.
  • Usually, venomous coral snakes have adjacent red and yellow bands; if there is a black band between the red and yellow, the snake is usually nonpoisonous.
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Publication Information
Authors

Chiemela B. Ubani, PharmD, DABAT; Dawn R. Sollee, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT; Sophia Sheikh, MD

Peer Reviewed By

Elizabeth Moore, DO

Publication Date

February 15, 2024

CME Expiration Date

February 15, 2027    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma and 1 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval.

Pub Med ID: 38350100

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