Venomous Bites from Non Venomous Snakes

• Author : Scott A Weinstein,David A. Warrell,Daniel E. Keyler
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 17 June 2011

This book is the first significant contribution to thoroughly examine the potential hazards associated with snakes of the former family, Colubridae. This family contained >65% of living snake species (approximately 3,000 taxa) and has recently been split into multiple families. Many of these snakes produce oral secretions that contain toxins and other biologically-active substances. A large variety of these snakes figure in the pet industry, yet little documented information or formal study of their potential medical importance has been published. Therefore, although

• Author : Scott A Weinstein,David A. Warrell,Daniel E. Keyler
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 10 August 2022

"Venomous" Bites from "Non-Venomous" Snakes, Second Edition thoroughly examines the potential hazards associated with bites by non-front-fanged snakes (popularly, but inaccurately, called "rear-fanged snakes"). This diverse group contains approximately 80% of living snake species (approximately 2,900 species). A large proportion of these snakes were previously assigned to the family Colubridae but, as a consequence of expanding systematics investigations, have been split into multiple families and subfamilies. Many of these snakes produce venoms or oral secretions that contain toxins and other biologically active

• Author : Scott A. Weinstein,David A. Warrell,Julian White
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 01 July 2011

• Author : R. K. Goel,Scott A. Weinstein,Bhawani Singh,David A. Warrell,Julian White,Daniel E Keyler
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 2023

Rock mass classification methods are commonly used at the preliminary design stages of a construction project when there is very little information. It forms the bases for design and estimation of the required amount and type of rock support and groundwater control measures. Encompassing nearly all aspects of rock mass classifications in detail, Civil Engineering Rock Mass Classification: Tunnelling, Foundations and Landsides provides construction engineers and managers with extensive practical knowledge which is time-tested in the projects in Himalaya and

• Author : Chad Minter
• Publisher : Lulu.com
• Release : 01 November 2004

Informative, easy to understand, and filled with tidbits you'll enjoy. There are no hidden serpents lurking in the following pages. Instead, a goldmine of information to keep you safe from venomous reptiles, and to keep them safe from you Species Accounts For The Six Venomous Snakes native to the Southeastern United States - Venomous Snakes And Their Habits - If You See A Snake - Avoiding a Bite - First Aid For Snakebite - All About Venom & Antivenin - Myths

• Author : Source Wikipedia
• Publisher : Booksllc.Net
• Release : 01 September 2013

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 22. Chapters: Epidemiology of snakebites, Hypothermia, List of wilderness medical emergencies, List of wilderness medicine articles, Snake venom, Wilderness medical emergency, Wilderness medicine (practice). Excerpt: A snakebite is an injury caused by a bite from a snake, often resulting in puncture wounds inflicted by the animal's fangs and sometimes resulting in envenomation. Although the majority of snake species are non-venomous

• Author : Jiri Valenta
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 2023

This is a comprehensive monograph on the problems of intoxication incurred by snake venom. This publication is primarily intended for those at all levels of health care, for members of rescue teams, surgeries and emergency hospitals, as well as specialised workplaces and intensive care units. Providing didactic instructions for first aid and treatment procedures, information is also presented on venomous snakes, the fundaments of their morphology and behaviour, snakebite prevention, the composition of snake venom, symptoms of envenoming, plus first

• Author : Ashis K. Mukherjee
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release : 26 August 2021

This book provides detailed and updated knowledge about medically important ‘Big Four’ venomous snakes of India (Indian spectacled cobra, Indian common krait, Indian Russell’s viper, and Indian saw-scaled viper). This book essentially covers the snakebite problem in the world with particular reference to Asia and India. It discusses the evolution and systematics of venomous snakes, emphasizing ‘Big Four’ venomous snakes of India; the evolution and composition of venoms determined by traditional biochemical and modern proteomic analyses. It also describes

• Author : Vern Lovic
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 April 2017

Accidents Happen! The author has been herping for snakes - venomous and non-venomous for almost a decade in Southern Thailand where he has a popular website "ThailandSnakes.com." Over the years he has accumulated many stories about people bitten by, or nearly bitten by some of the world's most dangerous snakes. This volume is a collection of those stories for your reading pleasure (or horror).Accidents happen out in the field, or in the snake room of a keeper's house.

• Author : Peter Cameron,Mark Little,Biswadev Mitra,Conor Deasy
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 23 May 2019

Since the first edition of Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine was published twenty years ago, there has been enormous change in the way emergency care is delivered. This has occurred both in countries where emergency medicine was originally developed and in those where its application was limited because of cost. Emergency medicine is now perceived as the cornerstone of response to acute illness regardless of resources. This fully revised Fifth Edition provides clear and consistent coverage of this constantly evolving

• Author : B Sivapathasundharam
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 25 July 2016

Extensively revised and updated contents Advanced information scattered throughout the book in highlighted boxes Removal of outdated data Addition of more than 200 colour pictures Re-categorization of cysts of the oral cavity Odontogenic keratocyst and Dentinogenic Ghost cell tumour topic has been updated Nonepithelial Benign and Malignant tumours of the oral cavity are discussed as a separate chapter Topic on stem cells has been revised and updated

• Author : Peter Cameron,George Jelinek,Anne-Maree Kelly,Lindsay Murray,Anthony F. T. Brown
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 18 November 2011

A major postgraduate textbook in emergency medicine, covering all the major topics that present to the trainee doctor in the emergency department. A comprehensive textbook of adult emergency medicine for trainee doctors - covers all the problems likely to present to a trainee in the emergency department. Chapters are short and concise, with key point boxes (called "Essentials") at the beginning. Also has boxes featuring controversial areas of treatment. Practical and clinically orientated. Major changes to resuscitation guidelines. Complete rewriting

• Author : Joseph Laydon
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 08 October 2019

99+ Snakes, Snakebites, Snakebite Remedies And More includes details of venomous snakes all over the world. Venomous snakes in the United States, North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Mid-East, Far East, deserts, jungles, grasslands, mountains,...This Survival Book covers snakes you can't outrun, snakes that are ambush predators, snakes that can still kill after their dead, snakes you can't outswim, spitting snakes, non-venomous snakes that will squeeze you to death,... This Survival Book covers 28 international snakebite remedies

• Author : Paul S. Auerbach,Tracy A Cushing,N. Stuart Harris
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 21 September 2016

Now in its 7th edition, Auerbach’s Wilderness Medicine continues to help you quickly and decisively manage medical emergencies encountered in any wilderness or other austere setting! World-renowned authority Dr. Paul Auerbach and 2 new associate editors have assembled a team of experts to offer proven, practical, visual guidance for effectively diagnosing and treating the full range of issues that can occur in situations where time and resources are scarce. This indispensable resource equips physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, first responders,

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 1895