Snakebite

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:trauma
Medical emergency
gptkbp:annualDeaths Tens of thousands worldwide
gptkbp:annualIncidence Millions of cases worldwide
gptkbp:cause gptkb:Pain
death
Bleeding
Shock
Swelling
Envenomation
Tissue necrosis
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Dragon
gptkbp:complication Amputation
Infection
Organ failure
gptkbp:fieldOfStudy gptkb:Toxicology
Emergency medicine
gptkbp:hasFirstAid Do not apply tourniquet
Do not cut the wound
Do not suck venom
Immobilize bitten limb
Keep victim calm
Seek medical help immediately
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Snakebite
gptkbp:ICD-10_code T63.0
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D012915
gptkbp:notableSpecies gptkb:Cobra
gptkb:Mamba
gptkb:Viper
gptkb:Rattlesnake
gptkb:Krait
gptkbp:prevalence Common in Africa
Common in Asia
Common in Latin America
gptkbp:prevention Avoiding snakes
Wearing protective clothing
gptkbp:riskFactor Tropical regions
Outdoor activity
Handling snakes
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Blurred vision
Difficulty breathing
Pain at bite site
Swelling at bite site
gptkbp:treatment Supportive care
Antivenom
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Peter_Wright
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6