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Title: Which of the following statements is true regarding coral snake envenomation? Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 5, 2014 Which of the following statements is true regarding coral snake envenomation?
A. The toxic effects of coral snake venom are seen immediately. B. Coagulopathy occurs in severe cases. C. Pain at the bite site is severe. D. Early symptoms of envenomation include nausea, vomiting, headache, and pallor. Title: Re: Which of the following statements is true regarding coral snake envenomation? Post by: padre on Oct 16, 2014 D
The toxic effects of coral snake venom are not seen immediately. The effects may be delayed for up to 12 to 13 hours after a bite, but then rapid clinical deterioration occurs. Unlike pit viper envenomation, pain at the bite site may be only mild and transient. Swelling is unlikely. Early symptoms consist of headache, nausea, vomiting, pallor, and abdominal pain. Paresthesias, numbness, and mental status changes also occur. Total flaccid paralysis may occur late. The victim may have difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing. Title: Re: Which of the following statements is true regarding coral snake envenomation? Post by: nurse2mrow on Oct 27, 2014 Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
Title: Re: Which of the following statements is true regarding coral snake envenomation? Post by: padre on Oct 27, 2014 Hey, no worries.
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