T63.0Dagger codeAsterisk code
Toxic effect, snake venom
Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals
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- GuidelinesSnake BitesDescription General measures Medicine treatment Cytotoxic and neurotoxic snakebite Boomslang snake bite Snake venom in the eye T63.0 + (X20.99/W59.99) DESCRIPTION In the majority of snakebite incidents, the offending snake is not identified. The table below illustrates the three main envenomation syndromes seen in South Africa: cytotoxic, neurotoxic and haemotoxic. Snake species Envenomation synd
- GuidelinesSnakebiteDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T63.0 DESCRIPTION The effects of snakebites may be cytotoxic, neurotoxic and/or haemotoxic. The overall effect is determined by the predominant toxin in the snake venom. In the majority of cases, the species of snake is unknown. The patients can be divided into: no evidence of bite, no e
- GuidelinesSnakebitesDescription General Measures Medical Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T63.0 + (X20.99/W59.99) DESCRIPTION Of all the snake species found in South Africa less than 10% are potentially harmful to humans. However, all snakebites should be considered dangerous until proven otherwise. In the majority of snakebite incidents, the offending snake is not identified. South African poisonous sn