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The extremity should be immobilized at the level of the heart not
higher. The circumference of the affected extremity should be
measured and re-measured every 15 to 60 minutes or so to monitor
progression of the edema. Remove any rings or constricting items from
the involved extremity. Apply a compression dressing over the bitten
area with an elastic wrap. The wrap should be tight enough (but with
fingers still able to slide under the dressing) to reduce lymphatic
flow. Compartment syndrome is rare but can occur. O2 by nasal
cannula or mask, 2 large bore IV's cardiac monitoring and pulse
oximetry, fluid boluses of normal saline or lactated ringers if
patient is hypotensive, and get them to the ER. Hope this helps.




Thu May 29, 2008 8:02 pm

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The extremity should be immobilized at the level of the heart not higher. The circumference of the affected extremity should be measured and re-measured...
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May 29, 2008
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The extremity should be immobilized at the level of the heart not higher.....your source is...........? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Dave in Kuwait
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May 30, 2008
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... Emergency Nursing Reference. I have cared for many venomous snakebite victims in the ER. Lowering the bitten extremity might increase the risk of...
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May 31, 2008
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Jones, You are quite right that the goal is to slow lymphatic circulation of the venom; recognition and management of envenomation. The question seems to be...
Dave
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May 31, 2008
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David, (sir), Excellent post. I'm also glad you brought up the "loose tourniquet" concept - I have been taught that and was wondering when it would be brought...
Mark Boswell
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May 31, 2008
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Hello Mark, I appoligize for any confusion that might have come from my last posting. I fear that I have given you the impression that I am the author of the...
Dave
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Mark, Here is the site I mentioned, the massage is within the thread http://www.luv2paddle.com/cgi-bin/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7081&#21500 Dave [Non-text...
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... Emergency Nursing Reference. I have cared for many venomous snakebite victims in the ER. Lowering the bitten extremity might increase the risk of...
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