Medical Emergencies Caused by Aquatic Animals: A Zoological and Clinical Guide

ISBN-13: 9783319202877 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 112 str.

Vidal Haddad Jr

Opis

The present book is intended as a reference guide for emergency medicine, providing essential information on the most important incidents caused by marine and freshwater animals. Indeed, though emergencies caused by aquatic animals are becoming increasingly common, there are few reference books devoted to providing medical guidance on them. The book includes a wealth of original images of injuries caused by freshwater and marine animals, while the text covers the current state knowledge on the subject, including the identification of the animals, the clinical aspects of the poisonings/injuries, first aid and emergency care, main treatment alternatives and a typical case representing each group of animals. Chapters are organized according to zoological groups: Marine and Freshwater Invertebrates (Porifera, Cnidarians, Annelida, Mollusks, Echinodermata) and Marine and Freshwater Vertebrates (Fish and Reptiles). Clinical Emergencies Caused By Aquatic Animals: A Practical Guide is intended for students and professionals in Medicine (Dermatology, Tropical Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Emergency Medicine) and the Biological Sciences (Zoology and Ecology), as well as to practicing professionals working in coastal or freshwater areas.

Recenzje

"This short book describes and shows a large number of medical emergencies related to aquatic animals. ... The audience includes anyone who might be involved in the care of patients who have been bitten, stung, or otherwise injured by these various animals. ... This is a great little reference for any provider who practices in an area near an aquatic environment. The myriad pictures are unique, useful, and interesting." (Michael D. Zwank, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2017)

Spis treści

Introduction.- Invertebrate Aquatic Animals.- Injuries by Vertebrate Aquatic Animals-Phylum Chordata (Fish, Reptiles and Mammals).- Ingestion of Aquatic Venomous Animals: Toxinology, Clinical Aspects and Treatment.- Bacterial and Fungi Infections in Aquatic Environments.

O autorze

MD by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; MSc and PhD in Dermatology by the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil. Full professor of São Paulo State University, Brazil, chief of the Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy. Professor of the graduate program in Public Health at the Public Health Department, São Paulo State University. Member of the deliberative council of the Brazilian Society of Toxinology and president of scientific commission of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology. Advisor for the Brazilian Ministry of Health and for the Health Secretary of São Paulo State. Has published 8 books and more than 100 articles on international peer-reviewed journals on the field of Dermatology and Emergency Medicine.

Blurb

The present book is intended as a reference guide for emergency and ambulatory care medicine, providing essential information on the most important problems and incidents caused by venomous, poisoning and traumatic marine and freshwater animals. Indeed, though emergencies caused by aquatic animals are becoming increasingly common, there are few reference books devoted to providing medical guidance on them. The book includes a wealth of original images of injuries caused by aquatic animals, while the text covers the current state knowledge on the subject, including the identification of the animals, the clinical aspects of the envenomation/poisonings/injuries, first aid and emergency care, main treatment alternatives and a typical case representing each group of animals. Chapters are organized according to zoological groups: Marine and Freshwater Invertebrates (Porifera, Cnidarians, Annelida, Mollusks, Echinodermata) and Marine and Freshwater Vertebrates (Fish and Reptiles). Medical Emergencies Caused By Aquatic Animals: A Zoological and Clinical Guide is intended for students and professionals in Medicine (Dermatology, Tropical Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Emergency Medicine) and the Biological Sciences (Zoology and Ecology), as well as to practicing professionals working in coastal or freshwater areas.