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snakebite
snake·bite S0504900 (snāk′bīt′)n.1. The bite of a snake.2. Poisoning resulting from the bite of a venomous snake.snakebite (ˈsneɪkˌbaɪt) n1. (Pathology) a bite inflicted by a snake, esp a venomous one2. (Brewing) a drink of cider and lagersnake•bite (ˈsneɪkˌbaɪt)
n. 1. the bite of a snake, esp. of one that is venomous. 2. the resulting painful, toxic condition. [1830–40] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | snakebite - a bite inflicted by a (venomous) snakebite - a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person |
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snakebite, wound inflicted by the teeth of a snake. The bite of a nonvenomous snake is rarely serious. Venomous snakes have fangs, hollow teeth through which poison is injected into a victim. All types of snake venom contain a toxin that affects the nerves and tends to paralyze the victim. In addition, the venom of the coral snake, the cobra, and the South American rattlesnake contains constituents that damage blood cells and dissolve the linings of the blood vessels and the lymphatic vessels, causing severe or fatal internal hemorrhage and collapse. First aid for venomous snakebites consists of retarding the spread of the poison through the circulatory system by applying a constricting band or an ice pack, or by spraying ethyl chloride on the wound. It is essential that the patient avoid exertion and the taking of stimulants, as both increase the pulse rate. The constricting band should be applied above the swelling caused by the wound; it should be tight, but not tight enough to stop the pulsing of the blood. If only a few minutes have passed since the infliction of the bite, it is possible to remove much of the poison by suction (see first aidfirst aid,
immediate and temporary treatment of a victim of sudden illness or injury while awaiting the arrival of medical aid. Proper early measures may be instrumental in saving life and ensuring a better and more rapid recovery.
..... Click the link for more information. ). Antivenins, which counteract the toxins, are available for most types of snake venom. The two main groups of poisonous snakes in the United States are the coral snakes, which rarely attack humans unless provoked, and the pit vipers (copperhead, cottonmouth moccasin, the various rattlers), which require no provocation.snakebite1. a bite inflicted by a snake, esp a venomous one 2. a drink of cider and lager snakebite
snakebite [snāk´bīt] injury caused by the mouth parts of a snake, usually from venom. It is estimated that the worldwide number of deaths from venomous snakebites may be as high as 50,000 annually, with the greatest number being reported in the Indian subcontinent. In North America most poisonous snakes are vipers" >pit vipers (rattlesnakes, copperheads, and moccasins" >water moccasins). A few species of snakes" >coral snakes are found from the southern and southwestern United States southward into Mexico and Central America. Major groups found in other parts of the world include the cobras and the adders.
Not many snakebite deaths occur annually in North America; there are far more deaths from hypersensitivity to insect bites and stings. Practices that increase the incidence of snakebites include failure to wear protective covering for the feet and legs, sleeping outdoors on the ground, and the ritual handling of venomous snakes in some religious ceremonies.Recognition of Venomous Snakebite. The accurate diagnosis of venomous snakebite is greatly enhanced by capturing or killing the snake and correctly identifying it. Lacking this information, one must depend on clinical manifestations, which can be varied and confusing. One should not depend on visual inspection of the pattern of marks left on the skin. Local swelling may blur the pattern of fang marks; sometimes only one fang of the venomous snake has entered the skin. Nonvenomous snakebites usually do not produce much local swelling or pain, and they bleed freely. These symptoms may, however, also occur in some types of venomous snakebites.Symptoms. In general, venomous snakebites of the type found in the United States produce severe local pain, swelling that spreads from the site of puncture, and involvement of the lymph glands. The patient may experience nausea and vomiting, thirst, sweating, and a low grade fever. If no other symptoms develop, the prognosis is excellent. More serious symptoms indicating poisoning by a neurotoxin include numbness and tingling of the face, hypotension, convulsions, and visual disturbances. If the snake is the type whose venom contains a hemotoxin, the bite may produce hemorrhaging with hemoptysis, hematuria, and increased prothrombin time.Treatment. There are conflicting opinions among experts as to the value of incisions over the fang marks and suctioning of venom from the wound if this is done outside a medical facility or by someone other than a specially trained health care provider. Some continue to recommend emergency treatment consisting of immediate application of a tourniquet, deep incisions over the fang marks, and suctioning. Others feel that the application of a tourniquet to reduce peripheral circulation and packing the affected part in ice to reduce absorption of the venom is the best first aid treatment. Some, however, do not recommend use of ice. In any case, the victim is kept calm and as physically inactive as possible and is quickly transported to a medical facility where adequate débridement of the wound and mechanical removal and neutralization of the venom can be done. This also minimizes the danger of introducing infectious agents into the wound.
In addition to local wound treatment, which may require skin grafting at a later date, treatment is concerned with administration of an immune serum (antiserum or antivenin), counteraction of the specific pharmacologic effects of the venom, symptomatic relief, and prevention of complications. Prevention of Snakebite. Most snakebites are inflicted on people who handle snakes or are foolishly careless in areas where there are known to be venomous snakes. Certain common-sense precautions should be taken when visiting such an area. Important facts to keep in mind are that most snakes are active in the early evening, that they often congregate on rocky slopes facing south or west in order to bask in the sunlight (especially in the spring and fall), and that they are not active at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).snakebite (snāk′bīt′)n.1. The bite of a snake.2. Poisoning resulting from the bite of a venomous snake.snakebite Toxicology A bite from a snake that may be nonpoisonous
or poisonous–which may cause envenomation and, if severe, be fatal Epidemiology ± 7000 persons are bitten by poisonous snakes/yrsnakebite
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