TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Snake bites accidents in Yopal and Leticia, Colombia, 1996-1997
JO  - Biomedica: Revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud
A1  - Pineda, Daniel
A1  - Ghotme, Kemel
A1  - Aldeco, María Elvira
A1  - Montoya, Pablo
SP  - 14
EP  - 21
VL  - 22
IS  - 1
N2  - Snakebites produce notable morbidity and mortality in the Amazonian and Orinocan regions of Colombia. A review was undertaken of 56 snakebite cases sent to hospitals in Leticia (Amazonas) and Yopal (Casanare) between September 1996 and June 1997. Of the total, 57% of the bites occurred in Leticia, 54% in men. The 14 to 44 year-old age group was most compromised (41%). Most encounters occurred in forests and open fields between 17:00 and 18:00 hours (57%). Nearly all bites were located on legs and feet (82%). One death occurred in Yopal; 3 fasciotomies and 2 amputations were performed. Snakebite incidence occurred with highest probability during evening hours. Although antibiotics are in general use, minor infections (16%) were frequent.<p /> <p>Language: es</p>
LA  - es
SN  - 0120-4157
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -