Surgical Intervention and Wound Management Following Snakebites
Starting on:
Jun 26, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 26, 2025
Moderator(s):
Mrs Alison Allport
Curator, Watamu Snake
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Max Credits:
3 Points

Provider:
Daktari Online
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Surgical Intervention and Wound Management Following Snakebites

Starting on:
Jun 26, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 26, 2025
Venue:

Description

This course provides focused training on the surgical and wound care management of snakebite envenomation, with an emphasis on limb-saving interventions and infection control.

Objectives

Describe the pathophysiology of snakebite envenomation and its local and systemic effects on tissues. Differentiate between dry bites, mild envenomation, and severe tissue involvement requiring surgical intervention. Identify clinical signs and diagnostic indicators for surgical emergencies such as compartment syndrome and tissue necrosis

Presenters

  1. Prof. Timothy Hardcastle


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