Safe and effective antivenoms are available for all hemo/cytotoxic pit viper envenomations and for neurotoxic coral snake envenomations in this AOR. Treatment does not require identification of the species responsible but does require identification of the syndrome. Snakebite treatment at the point of injury is recommended for SOUTHCOM. This section provides specifics about antivenoms use in this region.
Adverse Reaction Management
Sudden Collapse Syndrome Treatment Protocol
Patient presents within 30 minutes of the bite with rapid onset shock ± angioedema, altered mental status, systemic bleeding, and diarrhea.1
See Sudden Collapse Syndrome section for more information.
CONTACT
For emergency consultations, call the ADVISOR telemedicine hotline (866-972-9966) and select toxicology from the phone menu.
For additional information about snake bite management or this CPG, email jordan@snakebitefoundation.org or call 415-218-2211.