Preparing and Administrating Heptavalent Antitoxin for the Treatment of Botulism

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created this video to guide healthcare professionals on preparing and administering antitoxin for the treatment of botulism. Refer to the FDA package insert for complete information - www.fda.gov/me....
Botulism is an emergency. The initial diagnosis is based on clinical signs and symptoms. Do not wait for laboratory confirmation to obtain a consultation or begin treatment. If you think your patient might have botulism, call your state health department's emergency or after-hours number, which can be found at cste.org/page/e.... If no one answers, call CDC's botulism consultation service at [phone], available 24/7.
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