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**Place the affected part in cold water | **Place the affected part in cold water | ||
**Use a tourniquet or wrap | **Use a tourniquet or wrap | ||
**Antivenom is first line treatment for compartment syndrome; fasciotomy is last resort if elevated pressures persist. | |||
Revisión del 20:55 15 feb 2018
Local Care
- Do:
- Immobilize limb in a neutral position
- Remove all jewelry
- Do not:
- Attempt to suck out the venom
- Place the affected part in cold water
- Use a tourniquet or wrap
- Antivenom is first line treatment for compartment syndrome; fasciotomy is last resort if elevated pressures persist.