Snake bite / hypovolaemic shock

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Teaching point

Snake bite -> bloods including COAGULATION studies (early venom coagulopathy), FBC, U&E, CK; venom detection kit (bite site/urine); observe even if asymptomatic. Hypovolaemic shock -> rapid IV 0.9% sodium chloride bolus.

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