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===Local Care=== | ===Local Care=== | ||
*Do: | *Do: | ||
** | **Remove all jewelry | ||
** | **Mark the leading edge of erythema/edema | ||
*Do not: | *Do not: | ||
**Attempt to suck out the venom | **Attempt to suck out the venom | ||
Latest revision as of 00:57, 2 August 2021
Local Care
- Do:
- Remove all jewelry
- Mark the leading edge of erythema/edema
- Do not:
- Attempt to suck out the venom
- Place the affected part in cold water
- Use a tourniquet or wrap
- Antivenom is first line treatment for compartment syndrome; fasciotomy is last resort if elevated pressures persist.