CRACKCast E062 - Venomous Animal Injuries - a podcast by The CanadiEM.org Team

from 2017-02-13T13:00

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This episode covers Chapter 62 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. Does leaving the comfort of your warm, safe bed scare you? After this chapter, it might...

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  1. List the 4 families of venomous snakes.
  2. Describe phenotypic characteristics of Pit-Vipers
  3. Describe phenotypic characteristics of coral snakes?
  4. List the grades of pit viper envenomation and indicate therapy?
  5. Describe a black-widow spider and expected management goals?
  6. Describe a brown recluse spider and expected management goals
  7. List 3 classes of venomous marine injuries, and describe key principles of management for each?

 

WiseCrack:

  • What does expert opinion suggest to avoid anaphylaxis in non-recombinant antivenin administration?
  • What is the most toxic, per weight, venom?
  • What are the general phenotypic features of poisonous snakes in North America?

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