20.
Mainly in the southern states and northward along the Mississippi Valley to
Indiana. (para 1-5)
21.
Arizona, New Mexico.
(para 1-5b)
22.
Remember this, "Red on yellow, kill a fellow; red on black, venom lack."
(para 1-5b)
23.
On the victim's hand, foot, or finger since it has a small mouth, teeth, and limited
jaw expansion. (para 1-5b)
24.
Neurotoxic.
(para 1-5b)
25.
Arizona, New Mexico.
(para 1-6a)
26.
Neurotoxic, hemotoxic.
(para 1-7a)
27.
Twenty.
(para 1-7c)
28.
Rapid, voluminous, burst the skin.
(para 1-7c)
29.
Vertigo, blurred vision or blindness, and paresthesia (numbness)
(para 1-7d)
30.
To reduce the circulation of blood through the bitten area.
To delay absorption of the venom.
To prevent aggravation of the local wound.
To sustain respiration. (para 1-8)
31.
The amount of venom injected, into a blood vessel or into muscle or fatty tissue.
(para 1-9)
32.
a.
Immobilize the affected part.
b.
Place a constricting band 2 to 4 inches above and below the site of the bite.
c.
Obtain positive identification of the reptile.
d.
Do not give the victim any alcoholic beverages, stimulants (coffee), or
sedation.
e. Place an ice pack over the wound.
f. Transport the patient to a medical treatment facility as soon as possible.
(para 1-9a-d)
33.
Incision and suction.
(para 1-9e)
34.
Contains so many toxic bacteria that the bite could become secondarily infected.
(para 1-9e)
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