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anti- venom
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Posted about 1 month ago Last summer, a friend of mine was bitten by a rattle snake. he had to be airlifed to the nearest hospltal to get an anti venom shot. my question is. Why dont more medics on the fire line carry it? i think it would be more convienent and handy if we did. feel free to im me reb406@hotmail.com, boondockgurl@yahoo.com. myspace reb406@hotmail.com |
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| Posted about 1 month ago It sounds logical to me; You would think that they would to |
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| Posted about 1 month ago i'm not familiar with syrums ... BUT, could they be regulated? are they a controlled substance? does the syrum have an expiration date? do you have to take a special course to administer? how is it stored (fridge, etc) and is it temperature regulated? LEAVE BRITTANY SPEARS ALONE, RIGHT NOW!!... I MEAN IT |
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| Posted about 1 month ago wildlandfiregirl says ...
It would be a good idea...except...anit venum has to be administered in a controlled enviroment..due to possible shock sytems and anti venum needs to be kept cool. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I think it has to be do the diffrent types of snakes that have diffrent types of venom that attack the diffrent system of the body you have to know the type of snake for sure before giving anti venom |
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| Posted about 1 month ago capt384 says ...
The most commone snake bite is the Rattlesnake...Then the Copperhead. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I think that it is probably easier to avoid rattlers than to carry anti-venom in my line gear. Maybe a snake bite kit is a start. Possibly an EPI pen. Just a thought. Good Tread! |
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| Posted about 1 month ago http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivenin check it out for more info and answers to your questions. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago My understanding of it is get it right, you live. Pick the wrong anti-venom and you die. I wouldn't want to have to make that............ As soon as an EMS Rule is accepted as absolute, an exception to that Rule will immediately occur.
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