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Negative interactions between humans and venomous snakes are increasing, with the World Health Organization committed to halving snakebite deaths and disabilities by 2030. Evidence‐based strategies are thus urgently required to reduce snakebite events in
Harrison Carter +5 more
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Introduction: Snakebites are life-threatening injuries that need quick intensive care. Minas Gerais has one of the highest incidences of Snakebites in Brazil. The main problems related to snakebites are underreporting and treatment delay.
Samir Charride Vilas Boas Késsimos de Salles +3 more
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Snakebites notified to the poison control center of Morocco between 2009 and 2013
Background Snakebites cause considerable death and injury throughout the globe, particularly in tropical regions, and pose an important yet neglected threat to public health. In 2008, the Centre Anti Poison et de Parmacovigilance du Maroc (CAPM) started
Rachida Soulaymani-Bencheikh +6 more
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Level of knowledge on first aid method of snakebites among nursing students.
Level of knowledge among nursing students about first aid methods of snakebites.
Eranthi Weeratunga (18309724) +1 more
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This study addresses the clinical and epidemiological aspects of envenoming cases resulting from snakebites treated at a hospital in Cruzeiro do Sul, in the upper Juruá River region, western Brazilian Amazonia. The specific identity of snakes that caused
Paulo Sérgio BERNARDE (8074103) +5 more
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Coagulopathy: The Most Important Thing We Still Don’t Know About Snakebite
[West J Emerg Med. 2012;13(1):75–76.]
Eric J. Lavonas
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CHARACTERIZATION OF SNAKEBITES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TABATINGA, IN THE WEST OF THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON
In Brazil there are more than 60 species of venomous snakes and a greater diversity is found in the Amazon. In the last two decades, more than 440,000 cases of snakebites have been recorded in Brazil, averaging more than 20,000 a year, in greater ...
WALDEZ, Fabiano +7 more
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Epidemiology of snakebites in Europe : a systematic review of the literature
Snakebites are rare medical emergency cases in Europe but may sometimes be severe and lead to complications. A better knowledge of snakebite epidemiology may help health authorities to better understand therapeutic requirements, especially concerning ...
Jean-Philippe Chippaux +1 more
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The application of first aid for snakebites are important in rural Sri Lanka. This study aimed to assess the current level of knowledge and application of snakebite first aid. Results revealed a substantial gap between knowledge and practices.
P Herath, B Banneheka, FMMT Marikar
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Snakebites caused by Bothrops snakes are the most prevalent in the Amazon region, causing local and systemic complications. Local complications are mostly represented by necrosis, secondary bacterial infection and compartment syndrome.
Eduardo M. G. Fernández +14 more
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