CRACKCast E062 - Venomous Animal Injuries

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... Sign Post: List the 4 families of venomous snakes. Describe phenotypic characteristics of Pit-Vipers Describe phenotypic characteristics of coral snakes? List the grades of pit viper envenomation and indicate therapy? Describe a black-widow spider and expected management goals? Describe a brown recluse spider and expected management goals 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?