TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Envenomation A1 - Lank, Patrick M. A2 - Sherman, Scott C. A2 - Weber, Joseph M. A2 - Schindlbeck, Michael A. A2 - Rahul G., Patwari PY - 2014 T2 - Clinical Emergency Medicine AB - In addition to any focused or antidotal therapy available, aggressive symptom-based supportive care is important for all envenomations.Knowledge of local venomous species may be helpful, although be aware that patients may have contact with nonlocal or exotic venomous animals.North American venomous bites are rarely unprovoked.Contact your local poison control center (1-800-222-1222) for assistance with diagnosing and managing all envenomations. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1101227815 ER -