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Snake bite : clinical presentation, complication and outcome in relation to time of polyvalent snake antivenin in Yemen
Joint Authors
Abu Hasan, Ahmad Muhammad
Burham, Marwan Mansur
Barshumi, Said
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 42, Issue 3 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.713-720, 8 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2012-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The snakebite envenoming is an important medical emergency.
The envenoming is a complex medical emergency involving the site of the bite as well as multiple organ system.
The symptoms and signs depend on the type and amount of venom injected, location of bite, victims’ age, body size and general health conditions.
This study clarified the clinical presentations ; factors involved in complications and the outcome in relation to timing of polyvalent snake antivenin administration in 50 Patients were selected from cases admitted to Al-Salam Hospital at Saadah, Republic of Yemen.
The manifestations of envenoming and complications were recorded.
Treated patients were analyzed to determine the factors involved in complications and the outcomes in relation to the timing of polyvalent snake antivenin administration.
The bitten patients had envenoming (80 %), bitten at night (68 %), while walking barefooted (84 %), complaining from pain (76 %) and limb swelling (56 %).
The systemic manifestations were common only in severe cases and patients attend to the hospital after six hours from snake bite.
All patients had envenoming developed coagulation abnormalities.
Two cases (4 %) died from cerebral hemorrhage and multi organ failure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Hasan, Ahmad Muhammad& Burham, Marwan Mansur& Barshumi, Said. 2012. Snake bite : clinical presentation, complication and outcome in relation to time of polyvalent snake antivenin in Yemen. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 42, no. 3, pp.713-720.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Hasan, Ahmad Muhammad…[et al.]. Snake bite : clinical presentation, complication and outcome in relation to time of polyvalent snake antivenin in Yemen. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 42, no. 3 (Dec. 2012), pp.713-720.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Hasan, Ahmad Muhammad& Burham, Marwan Mansur& Barshumi, Said. Snake bite : clinical presentation, complication and outcome in relation to time of polyvalent snake antivenin in Yemen. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2012. Vol. 42, no. 3, pp.713-720.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-347199
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 719-720
Record ID
BIM-347199