Thanks Geary,
Very informative. To most of us Texas cavers, we've had a LOT of close
encounters. We always assumed that killing them was bad karma.
Cheers,Bill
On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 9:15:56 AM MDT, Geary Schindel
<[email protected]> wrote:
Folks,
As cavers, we get out and about in some places that we share with snakes.
Treatment recommendations have changed some since we might have taken first aid.
Here is an excellent article on Snakebite Management (Pre-Hospital) from one of
the forums I subscribe to. I think you will find it informative.
The article was written by Dr. Spencer Greene who is an MD at Baylor in Houston
and specializes in snakebite treatment. He has treated more than 600 bites from
all kinds of snakes.
I emailed him about treatment options in San Antonio and he also offered to
come make a presentation. I was thinking he might be a good speaker for the
spring TSA.
While fatalities are rare, he notes that time is tissue damage and long term
disability is a possibility.
I think you'll find this a quick but important read.
https://wsed.org/snakebite-management-pre-hospital/?fbclid=IwAR10kvndyfxVAA3_ovjSFo9izSMEmKxg_j03Aid4coN5xKtuSypZzAuz3T8
Enjoy
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