Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms and Poisons

ISBN-13: 9780849344893 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 768 str.

Jurg Meier; Julian White

Opis

This volume provides information on the biology and taxonomy of poisonous animals, their venom or poison, diagnosis, general treatment principles and specific treatment. It covers shellfish poisoning, ciguatera, fugu, coelenterates, stingrays, venous fish, blue-ringed octopus, seasnakes, scorpions, spiders, insects and gila lizards. There are chapters on snakes and snakebites in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, South America and Central America. For each animal group, the text provides details of biology, taxonomy, distribution, venom, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. In addition, there are practical guidelines on prophylaxis and first aid, and a list of available antivenoms, along with details of how to obtain supplies.

Recenzje

"The contributors and editors alike should be commended for making this such a fine addition to the rapidly developing field of toxicology. Good work to all!"
-Veterinary and Human Toxicology

Spis treści

Venomous and Poisonous Animals-A Biologist's View, J. MeierPoisonous and Venomous Animals-The Physician's View, J. WhiteBiology and Distribution of Poisonous Marine Animals, D. MebsClinical Toxicology of Shellfish Poisoning, D. SmartClinical Toxicology of Ciguatera Poisoning, P. Glaziou, M. Chinain, and A.-M. LegrandClinical Toxicology of Fugu Poisoning, N. Kaku and J. MeierBiology and Distribution of Venomous Marine Animals, D. MebsClinical Toxicology of Marine Coelenterate Injuries, J. Williamson and J. BurnettClinical Toxicology of Conus Snail Stings, L.J. Cruz and J. WhiteClinical Toxicology of Sea Urchin and Starfish Injuries, C. Acott and J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Venomous Stingray Injuries, C. Acott and J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Venomous Scorpaenidae and Other Selected Fish Stings, J. WilliamsonClinical Toxicology of Sea Snake Bites, J. WhiteClinical Toxicology of Blue-Ringed Octopus Bites, J. WhiteBiology and Distribution of Ticks of Medical Importance, A. Aeschlimann and T.A. FreyvogelClinical Toxicology of Tick Bites, J. WhiteBiology and Distribution of Scorpions of Medical Importance, S.M. Lucas and J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Scorpion Stings, M. Dehesa-Davila, A.C. Alagon, and L.D. PossaniBiology and Distribution of Spiders of Medical Importance, S.M. Lucas and J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Spider Bites, J. White, J.L. Cardoso, and H.W. FanBiology and Distribution of Hymenopterans of Medical Importance, Their Venom Apparatus, and Venom Composition, J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Hymenopteran Stings, H. MosbechClinical Toxicology of Helodermatidae Lizard Bites, D. MebsBiology and Distribution of Venomous Snakes of Medical Importance and the Composition of Snake Venoms, J. Meier and K.F. StockerClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in Europe, H. PerssonClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in Africa and the Middle East/Arabian Peninsula, D.A. WarrellClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in Asia, D.A. WarrellClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in Australia and New Guinea, J. WhiteClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in North America, H.F. Gomez and R.C. DartClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in Central America, J.M. GutiérrezClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in South America, J.L. CardosoCommercially Available Antivenoms ("Hyperimmune Sera", "Antivenins", "Antisera") and Antivenom Therapy, J. Meier and J. WhiteIndex

O autorze

White, Julian; Meier, Jurg