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Signs Envenomation Severe Burning Pain Site Ecchymosis Evident

Front What are the signs of envenomation?
Back The signs of this are:
Severe burning pain at the site
Ecchymosis
Signs are evident 5 to 10 minutes after the unjury and spread over the next 36 hours
Distal bleeding (venom interferes with clotting mechanisms)
Weakness
Vomiting and Nausea
Seizures
Fainting
Shock

Tags: 30, emergencies, environmental

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