Biology and treatment of the mamba snakebite

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作者
Hodgson, PS
Davidson, TM
机构
[1] UNIV CALIF SAN DIEGO,MED CTR,DIV OTOLARYNGOL HEAD & NECK SURG,SAN DIEGO,CA 92103
[2] UNIV CALIF SAN DIEGO,VET ADM MED CTR,SAN DIEGO,CA 92103
[3] UNIV WASHINGTON,DIV ANESTHESIA,SEATTLE,WA 98195
关键词
snakebite; envenomation; mamba; antivenin;
D O I
10.1580/1080-6032(1996)007[0133:BATOTM]2.3.CO;2
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Mambas are venomous African snakes that are capable of inflicting fatal envenomation. The mambas (genus Dendroaspis) are members of the family Elapidae [1]. Four species of mamba inhabit equatorial and southern Africa. Without medical treatment, mamba bites are frequently fatal. First aid treatment includes lymphatic retardation with immobilization and pressure wrap. Medical management requires the intravenous administration of mamba-specific antivenin.
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