Author/Editor		Šarc, Lucija; Možina, Martin; Jamšek, Marija
Title		Smernice za zdravljenje kačjega ugriza
Translated title		Guidelines for snakebite treatment
Type		članek
Source		In: Gričar M, Vajd R, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 2007. Zbornik 14. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2007 jun 20-23; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 220-2
Language		slo
Abstract		In Slovenia there is an increase in the incidence of snakebites. In most cases the bites are considered to be caused by nonvenomous snakes or as »dry« bites of venomous snakes. In all such cases the bitten limb should be immobilized, tetanus prophylaxis should be evaluated and analgesics should be administrated if required. In cases of severe local signs of envenomation or severe systemic envenoming, symptomatic treatment and antiserum administration is indicated. Fasciotomy should be reserved only for cases with compartment syndrome.