Paediatric snakebite envenoming: recognition and management of cases

Snakebite in children can often be severe or potentially fatal, owing to the lower volume of distribution relative to the amount of venom injected, and there is potential for long-term sequelae. In the second of a two paper series, we describe the pathophysiology of snakebite envenoming including the local and systemic effects. We also describe the diagnosis and management of snakebite envenoming including prehospital first aid and definitive medical and surgical care.

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Snakebite in children can be severe or fatal due to the lower volume of distribution of venom injected. The paper discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of snakebite envenoming, including prehospital first aid and definitive medical and surgical care.