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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
===Gila Monster=== | |||
*Species name | |||
*Geographic Distribution | |||
===Mexican Bearded Lizard=== | |||
*Species name | |||
*Geographic Distribution | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 02:18, 10 March 2021
Background
Gila Monster
- Species name
- Geographic Distribution
Mexican Bearded Lizard
- Species name
- Geographic Distribution
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Workup
Diagnosis
Management
- Removal of lizard
- Lizards have very tenacious bites and need active detachment
- Place under running hot water or use tongs or a stick
- Resuscitate as needed
- Labs
- CBC
- CMP
- PT/INR
- Consider EKG
- X-ray of site to rule out retained tooth fragment
- Explore, clean and irrigate wound
- Tetanus prophylaxis
- Daily dressing changes with topical antiseptic
- Antibiotics not routinely needed
Disposition
- If normal vitals and labs, can be discharged home after ED observation
- Observation is recommended if patient has any vital sign or lab abnormalities suggestive of envenomation