@article{ref1,
title="Could this be snakebite?",
journal="Australian family physician",
year="1997",
author="Hawdon, G. M. and Winkel, K. D.",
volume="26",
number="12",
pages="1386-91, 1393",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Australian snakes are among the most venomous in the world. Although usually obvious, the occurrence of snakebite is occasionally unrecognised by the patient and/or physician, resulting in delayed or inadequate treatment, or even in death. OBJECTIVE: This article describes the historical, clinical and pathologic features associated with envenomation by various Australian venomous snakes, and discusses the investigation and management (including first aid) of suspected snakebite. DISCUSSION: A high index of suspicion should be maintained, particularly in rural areas and in patients unable to give a history. Investigations including creatine kinase, clotting profile and venom detection kit should be performed in cases of suspected snakebite. The choice of appropriate antivenom and its indications are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0300-8495",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}