SNAKE-VENOM COAGULOPATHY - USE AND ABUSE OF BLOOD PRODUCTS IN THE TREATMENT OF PIT VIPER ENVENOMATION

被引:21
作者
BURGESS, JL
DART, RC
机构
[1] Section of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson
[2] Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, University of Arizona, Tucson
关键词
antivenin; coagulopathy; CROTALIDAE;
D O I
10.1016/S0196-0644(05)80845-5
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Coagulopathies are commonly encountered in victims of pit viper envenomation. In the majority of patients these defects improve with administration of antivenin. However, blood products are often transfused based on arbitrary criteria and with significant risk to the patient. This article documents the effectiveness and risks of antivenin administration and the risks of blood product transfusion. We recommend that blood products not be used except for clearly defined clinical indications.
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页码:795 / 801
页数:7
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