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Rattlesnake Bite to the Tongue
Author(s) -
McCarn Kate Elizabeth,
Downs Brian W.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.20456
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , section (typography) , citation , library science , history , computer science , medicine , operating system , radiology
neck is relatively rare, occurring in less than five percent of poisonous bites and stings. The goal of this poster is to present information pertinent to otolaryngologists as members of the multidisciplinary team required to treat these patients. Airway compromise, local tissue necrosis and shock are common in these patients and must be identified and managed appropriately so as to avoid disability and disfigurement. Rattlesnake Bite To The Tongue