[at-l] Snakebite WEB sites

[nealb@midlandstech.com (William Neal)]

After reading all the discussion on snakebites, I did some surfing and came
up with the info below.  The MEDLINE site appears to be "used" in part or
whole on several other sites.  Most sites seem to agree that an "aggressive"
treatment ("chop the leg off") is not necessary, but that treatment should
begin immediately.  Also, many sites seem to agree that the coral snake
(U.S.) is very dangerous, and they seem to recommend extra care for bites by
that snake.  And for those who have been discussing dogs, I found a Vet Med
site.  Now I am of the old school that recommends liberal application of
"what-ails-you" type meds, and there's a recipe that I found for that.
 
William, The Library Turtle
 
PS  I can't accept responsibility for the info below.  Nor can my employer.
It appears that the info is good from my librarian POV, but I am not a
medical specialist of any sort.  But, the MEDLINE info is regularly used by
medical professionals & GORP is a camping/backpacking/etc. site that appears
to have been around for awhile.
 
SNAKEBITE EMERGENCY FIRST-AID INFORMATION
http://www.xmission.com/~gastown/herpmed/snbite.htm
<http://www.xmission.com/~gastown/herpmed/snbite.htm> 
A longish page packed with info on snakebites.  May be connected with the
company that makes SAWYER EXTRACTOR.  Has good links to related topics.
 
GORP SNAKEBITE FAQ
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/health/snakefaq.htm
<http://www.gorp.com/gorp/health/snakefaq.htm> 
Brief but good discussion of topic on the GORP site.
 
MEDLINE HEALTH INFORMATION : SNAKEBITE
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000031.htm
<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000031.htm> 
A government site with lots of information and links in quick and easy
format.  Also offers illustrations of what to look.  MEDLINE is used a lot
by our "health" programs' students.
 
HARCOURT HEALTH SCIENCES' VETERINARY MEDICINE : SNAKEBIT
http://www.harcourthealth.com/communities/Veterinary/Erlewein/snakebite_inst
ructions.html
<http://www.harcourthealth.com/communities/Veterinary/Erlewein/snakebite_ins
tructions.html> 
For those who want to take pets on trail.
 
FOR THOSE WHO WANT A BIT OF THE "HAIR OF THE DOG THAT BITE ME"
Snake Bite
1 oz. VO, 3/4 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
Hand swirl over ice, Strain into large Shot glass 


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