Keep in mind that before any call is made concerning a bite from any spider, it would be useful that you can specify :

Age of the victim Bite time Weight and general condition of the victim Place and spot where the bite ocurred Type of spider (in order to accomplish this, try, if possible, to catch the spider carefully so it can be recognized).

The treatment for the Brown Recluse Spider venom consists of:

• remain calm.
• ask for immediate medical attention (contact health center, hospital or toxicology center)
• apply local ice to lessen the pain, but be careful not to cause injury by excessive cold.
• the use of tourniquet or other compresive measures is not recomended.
• avoid abrupt movements.

Measures in the health center.

The specific antidote for the Brown Recluse Spider is yet not available. Hospital measures consists in maintaining the vital support, avoiding infections or any further dangerous sypmtoms.

Note: Some time ago, the extraction of the necrotic tissue was made in the first days of the victim evolution, but recently it was demonstrated that this act can delay the time of treatment.

More detailed information can be found in brown recluse spider treatment

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