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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Exotic venomous snakebites pose a significant risk, necessitating robust emergency response protocols.
  • The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recommends clear procedures for handling exotic venomous snakebites.
  • A simulated drill was conducted to evaluate an emergency operation procedure for exotic venomous snakebites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the functional aspects and identify potential problems in an emergency operation procedure for exotic venomous snakebites.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of protocols for zoo personnel and hospital staff during a simulated snakebite incident.

Main Methods:

  • Contacted key institutions: poison center (PC), zoo, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), hospital emergency department (ED), and pharmacy.
  • Reviewed the emergency operation procedure and created checklists for each participating institution.
  • Conducted a four-phase simulated drill (zoo, EMS, PC, ED) with independent observer evaluations.

Main Results:

  • Zoo personnel protocol was clear; hospital protocol lacked species-specific details and antivenom information.
  • Task completion rates varied: Zoo (95%), EMS (90%), ED (83%), PC (25%).
  • Phone and fax failures hindered PC-ED communication; however, antivenom administration occurred within an hour.

Conclusions:

  • The drill identified critical issues requiring revision of the hospital exotic snakebite protocol.
  • Suboptimal poison center response was noted, emphasizing the need for improved integration.
  • Cooperation between poison centers and zoos is encouraged for similar preparedness exercises.