Spider bite and Snake bite Flashcards

1
Q

Symptoms of a black widow spider bite:

abdomen

A
  • severe pain
  • muscle rigidity

(spams can also occur in back and limbs)

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2
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Symptoms of a black widow spider bite:

CV

A

HTN

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3
Q

Symptoms of a black widow spider bite:

musculoskeletal

A

Twitching and paresthesias

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4
Q

Symptoms of a black widow spider bite:

face

A
  • facial edema

- Ptsosis (eyelid drooping)

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5
Q

Symptoms of a black widow spider bite:

other

A
  • weakness
  • N/V
  • Diaphoresis
  • Incerased salivation
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6
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Symptoms of a black widow spider bite:

Respiratory

A

Difficulty breathing

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7
Q

Hospital care for black widow spider bite?

A

-Monitor VS (BP and respiratory!)

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8
Q

Meds for black widow bite?

A
  • opioids
  • muscle relaxant (diazepam)
  • Tetanus
  • Antivenom (severe)
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9
Q

What med will pregnant women need if bitten by a black widow?

A

Antivenom

**Severe cases need this as well-

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10
Q

What complications can occur due to a black widow bite?

A
  • Pulmonary edema
  • Uncontrollable HTN
  • Shock
  • Seizures
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11
Q

What is the saying with snakes?

A

“Red touches yellow, dangerous fellow. Red touches black, friend to Jack”

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12
Q

T of F: the coral snake is very aggressive

A

F

*bites are very rare

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13
Q

What does a Coral Snake’s venom contain?

A

nerve and muscle toxin

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14
Q

Symptoms of Coral Snake bite:

pain?

A

Mild and transient

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15
Q

goal of treatment for coral snake bite?

A

impede lymphatic flow–immobilize (splint) the area!!!

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16
Q

Early symptoms of Coral Snake bite?

A
  • N/V
  • Abdominal pain
  • HA
  • pallor
17
Q

What neuro deficits occur after a Coral Snake bite?

A
  • Ptsosis (black widow too!!)
  • Diplopia
  • Swallowing difficulty
  • Altered LOC
18
Q

What is the biggest issue that can occur with a coral snake bite

A

Respiratory paralysis!!!

**difficulty speaking, swallowing, BREATHING

19
Q

What is the antivenom for Coral Snake?

A

Micurus fulvirus

**limited supply though b/c this bite is so uncommon