Snake Bites

Question 1

what account for most of the toxic manifestations, make up 90% to 95% of venom

Answer 1

Proteins

Question 2

The polypeptides components of snake venom is

Answer 2

Crotoxin, cardiotoxin, crotamine

Question 3

The local effects are generally caused by what on the various cellular and non-cellular structures in the victim’s tissues

Answer 3

enzymatic action

Question 4

What are the classification of venomous snakes

Answer 4

The Elapidae

2. The Hydrophidae
3. The Viperidae
4. The Crotalidae

Question 5

What accounts for the venom’s systemic effects on the heart, lungs, kidneys, presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes, and other organ systems.

Answer 5

Polypeptide components of the venom

Question 6

Death from envenomation of what snakes is usually by respiratory depression

Answer 6

Elapidae
Hyrophidae

Question 7

Death from what class of venomous snakes is associated with a disruption of the coagulation mechanism and increased capillary membrane permeability.

Answer 7

Viperidae/Crotalidae

Question 8

What are the Dangerous practices for snake bite

Answer 8

Do not use black stone
Do not pack the area in ice or immerse in water
Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink
Do not handle the snake
Do not incise the wound
Do not give NSAIDS
Do not give Electroshock therapy