Citation

Mebs D. MMW Fortschr. Med. 2006; 148(26): 31-34.

Vernacular Title

Erste Hilfe bei Bissen und Stichen durch Gifttiere: Zwischenfall im Paradies.

Affiliation

Zentrum der Rechtsmedizin Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt a. Main. mebs@em.uni-frankfurt.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16875375

Abstract

Most cases of poisoning by animals are caused by snakes, spiders or scorpions. In addition to"first aid" such as calming the victim and immobilization of the bitten limb, other measures include monitoring vital functions and rapid transportation to hospital as dictated by the symptoms presenting, and, where indicated, injection of an antiserum (identification of the animal concerned).On no account should the bite wound be cut or attempts made to suck out the venom. While the sting of a scorpion or a spider bite often do not lead to severe complications in adults, a brush with a poisonous snake may be much more serious.

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