SOCIAL MEDIA
Portuguese Medical Association's Scientific Journal
Article from the 1st Edition Acta Médica Portuguesa 2014
Venomous snakebites are relatively rare in Portugal. Pediatric victims present with greater severity and are at risk of fatal complications. Clinical management protocols are the gold standard of care worldwide. We report two cases of venomous adder bites in pediatric patients. Based on a literature review we also discuss the clinical management and present a treatment protocol that ensures multidisciplinary
and updated practice by medical teams.
Keywords: Antivenins; Snake Bites; Portugal.
Article available (pt only) at:
http://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2025/3889