Micrurus fulvius

Zagreb antivenin European viper venom antisera Polyvalent Crotalidae antivenin Micrurus fulvius antivenin Australian polyvalent antivenins Adder bites One or more species of viper Any one of four species of pit viper (including Western diamond back and South American rattlesnake Eastern coral snake Micrurus fulvius) Any one or combination of black snake, brown snake, death adder, taipan and tiger snake... 

Snake bite (coral snake) Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius), equine At least 3-5 vials (30-50 mL) IV initially within 4 hours after the bite. Additional doses may be required. Neutralizes venom of eastern coral snake and Texas coral snake. Serum sickness occurs in almost all patients who receive > 7 vials. 

Synonyms Coral snake-, Micruroides euryxanthus-, Micrurus fulvius Micruroides euryxanthus... 

Kitchens CS and Van Mierop LHS (1987) Envenomation by the Eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) a study of 39 victims. Journal of the American Medical Association 258 1615-1618. 

For coral snake envenomation, consult a regional poison control center ([800] 222-1222) or an experienced medical toxicologist to determine the advisability of Micrurus fulvius antivenin (see p 410). In general, if there is evidence of coagulopathy or neurologic toxicity, administer antivenin. 

ANTIVENOM, MICRURUS FULVIUS (CORAL SNAKE), AND EXOTIC ANTIVENOMS... 

Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego Director, Division of Medical Toxicology and Medical Director, California Poison Control System, San Diego Division Section II Hymenoptera Lionfish and Other Scorpaenidae Scorpions Snakebite Section III Antivenom, Crotalinae (Rattlesnake) Antivenom, Latrodectus Mactans (Black Widow Spider) Antivenom, Micrurus Fulvius (Coral Snake) and Exotic Antivenoms... 

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