This episode covers Chapter 62 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Does leaving the comfort of your warm, safe bed scare you? After this chapter, it might...

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1. List the 4 families of venomous snakes.
2. Describe phenotypic characteristics of Pit-Vipers
3. Describe phenotypic characteristics of coral snakes?
4. List the grades of pit viper envenomation and indicate therapy?
5. Describe a black-widow spider and expected management goals?
6. Describe a brown recluse spider and expected management goals
7. List 3 classes of venomous marine injuries, and describe key principles of management for each?

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• What does expert opinion suggest to avoid anaphylaxis in non-recombinant antivenin administration?
• What is the most toxic, per weight, venom?
• What are the general phenotypic features of poisonous snakes in North America?