Citation

Sutherland SK, Leonard RL. Med. J. Aust. 1995; 163(11-12): 616-618.

Affiliation

Australian Venom Research Unit, Department of Pharmacology, University of Melbourne, VIC.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Australian Medical Association, Publisher Australasian Medical Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8538559

Abstract

Twelve deaths attributed to snakebite were reported in 1992-1994. Eight of the victims were males, and brown snakes (genus Pseudonaja) were involved in six of the deaths. Deaths caused by brown snakes were often sudden and unexpected, and autopsy findings were usually unremarkable. In no case was prompt effective first aid applied. The importance of appropriate first aid is emphasised and an update on management presented.

Language: en