Citation

Karnchanachetanee C. J. Med. Assoc. Thai. 1994; 77(12): 646-651.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine, Choa Phrya Abhai Bhubejr Hospital, Prachinburi, Thailand.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Medical Association of Thailand)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7759975

Abstract

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) bite is rare. The milestones of management should have specific antivenom, adequate assisting respirator and appropriate antibiotics against Proteus vulgaris infection. Tourniquet may play some role in delaying venom absorption and allow a greater chance of venom detoxification by the human body.

Language: en