Diagnosis of snakebite
Cooper, J.E.; Mosha, R.D.
Veterinary Record 131(14): 324
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4900 PMID: 1441141 Document Number: 399188
Guidelines for dealing logically with snakebite cases are given. The suggested protocol is to ascertain the history, examine the patient, carefully investigate any bite marks and make a provisional diagnosis (based on the findings and answers to the previous questions).
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