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antivenom for northern Brazil/Guyana
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by Geochelone on October 10, 2006
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Hello all,
I will be working in the Rupununi savanna region of Roraima, Brazil and Guyana in very remote areas (several days from a hospital) and would like to inquire as to what is the best way to prepare for a venomous snake bite. Bothrops atrox and Crotalus (durissus) ruruima are the most common venomous snakes for the area (although Lachesis and Bothriopsis may be encountered if we work in the forest much). We will not be able to refrigerate anything in the field. My specific questions are:
1) Is it recommended we carry vials of anti-venom, given that allergic reactions can be worse than the bite itself and we are not trained in the medical field
2) Can we first be tested for allergic reactions to see if anti-venom can be administered safely
3) What brand/type of antivenom is recommended for those species - cost is an issue for us.
4) Is there a good source to read on proper administering of the antivenom and monitoring the patient
5) Can/should adrenaline be carried as well?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Joel
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RE: antivenom for northern Brazil/Guyana
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by CAISSACA on October 11, 2006
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I would suggest you get hold of "Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere", by Jonathan Campbell and Bill Lamar - the second volume contains a chapter by Prof. David Warrell that addresses the issues you are raising here.
Cheers,
WW
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RE: antivenom for northern Brazil/Guyana
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by Anti-VenomMan on October 13, 2006
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Give me a call on Monday after 7am in the office. I can better answer your questions that way.
Lieutenant Charles R. Seifert
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Venom Response Team and
Miami-Dade Anti-Venom Bank
9300 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL. 33178
(786) 331-4444 Office
(786) 229-0430 Cell
(305) 222-2125 Fax
(305) 366-3087 Pager
Unit E-mail: mdfrantivenom@miamidade.gov
My E-mail: seifert@miamidade.gov
Web site: www.venomone.com
“No Animal has been more worshipped yet more cast out, more loved yet more despised, more envied yet more caged, and more collected yet more trampled upon than the snake.” Findlay E Russell MD.
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