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13th March 2009, 12:47 PM
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Snake Anti Venom Needed to Save Texas Man's Life
Snake Anti Venom Needed to Save Texas Man's Life
Thursday, March 12, 2009
MIAMI — It's a necessary request for the Rescue Venom Response Unit in Miami: to send medication to other states to help save a patient.
Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Lt. Eddy Ballester says the unit received a call early Thursday morning from University Hospital in San Antonio, TX.
A physician there asked for 20 vials of anti venom to treat a 67-year-old patient who was bitten by an extremely venomous snake. The patient was in critical condition and in need of specific medication.
The shipment was sent soon after the call and was expected to arrive later Thursday. Ballester says the unit receives nearly two dozen requests within the U.S. for this medication. They have also shipped medication to other countries.
FOXNews.com - Snake Anti Venom Needed to Save Texas Man's Life - Incredible Health
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22nd March 2009, 10:08 PM
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gosh thats scary
is there a general rule of thumb for tha mount of anti venom needed or does it dpend on age/sex/weight/species etc?
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23rd March 2009, 07:58 AM
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Normally there is a dosage to administer, which varies with different antivenoms. But the important thing is that it is administered in a hospital, as the reaction can be as bad as the venom.
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23rd March 2009, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by milsom
Normally there is a dosage to administer, which varies with different antivenoms. But the important thing is that it is administered in a hospital, as the reaction can be as bad as the venom.
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how so? ive never really read about DWA before and it really interests me :)
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24th March 2009, 01:46 PM
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Well, in order to produce anivenom, small amounts of the specific venom is injected into a host animal, (normally horses, sometimes sheep) the animal produces a reaction and antibodies against the active venom molecule. This product is refined and processed to use as antivenom.
The problem is that some people react to the antiven with an immediate hypersensitivity reaction (anaphylaxis) or a delayed hypersensitivity (serum sickness) reaction. This reaction can be fatal, and therefore antivenom should only be administered in a controled medical environment.
It is noteworthy that anaphylaxis is a real problem, as a reaction to the initial bite. This is why DWA keepers often stock EpiPens to counter the anaphylaxis problem.
Hope that helps?
Last edited by TyMilsom; 24th March 2009 at 01:46 PM.
Reason: spelling
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26th March 2009, 10:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by milsom
Well, in order to produce anivenom, small amounts of the specific venom is injected into a host animal, (normally horses, sometimes sheep) the animal produces a reaction and antibodies against the active venom molecule. This product is refined and processed to use as antivenom.
The problem is that some people react to the antiven with an immediate hypersensitivity reaction (anaphylaxis) or a delayed hypersensitivity (serum sickness) reaction. This reaction can be fatal, and therefore antivenom should only be administered in a controled medical environment.
It is noteworthy that anaphylaxis is a real problem, as a reaction to the initial bite. This is why DWA keepers often stock EpiPens to counter the anaphylaxis problem.
Hope that helps?
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Wow thats so complex, I had no idea of what's involved, thanks for explaining that :)
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28th March 2009, 11:05 PM
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Your most welcome
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