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Small Child, Bitten By Copperhead Twice. Taken Anti Venom Medication, Rashes. Treatment?
hello my 3yr old niece was bit by a copperhead twice on the leg yesterday and she now has a rash from the anti venin med how long does it take to treat her they first said she needed to be in ICU for 48 hours but because the hospital rooms were full they kept her in ER all night and just moved her to a regular room and may consider discharging her tomorrow is it safe to let her go home and with this rash does that mean shes allergic to the anti venin
Mon, 10 Dec 2012
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If there is simple rash without any systemic manifestations like hurried breathing, cold peripheries,low BP,drowsiness nothing to worry and antihistamine drugs are enough to deal with that type of rash and discuss with your doctor regarding your concerns on the discharge .
If there is simple rash without any systemic manifestations like hurried breathing, cold peripheries,low BP,drowsiness nothing to worry and antihistamine drugs are enough to deal with that type of rash and discuss with your doctor regarding your concerns on the discharge .
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