Australian Animal Toxins
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 019550643X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 856 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Hospital management, including appropriate laboratory investigations and supportive care, is extensively described, and a large number of human and veterinary case histories are included. The distribution and habits of many of the creature are described in detail, as are the potency, constituents, and mode of action of their venoms. Controversial issues, such as the use of calcium channel blockers for Box jellyfish envenomation, are also addressed. Both terrestrial and marine creatures are discussed. This clear, comprehensive and authoritative medical textbook is a must for clinicians and researchers and should be in any library, emergency department, intensive care unit, laboratory or general practitioner's office.. This second edition provides a comprehensiv
We're not just talking snakes here Also treated are spiders and other arthropods, and octopuses, jellyfish, and other sea creatures, including marine animals that are poisonous to eat. Numerous color photos enhance the text."--SciTech Book News . Several introductory chapters discuss historical background, give an overview of the potency and action of Australian venoms and toxins, and cover first aid for bites and stings, including coverage of out- of-date and bad first aid. "In this complete revision of the first edition, which was published in 1982, Struan--a pioneer and major contributor in the field--and Tibbals retain the goal of presenting comprehensive coverage of habitat, toxicity, diagnosis, treatment, case reports, and prevention of envenomation--with regard to a diverse range of animals. Each is thoroughly reviewed, with information about biology, identification, economic importance, geographic range, and common fallacie
Australian venomous animals mr brian j petrie Without doubt the most complete account of Australian venomous and poisonous animals. I am sure it is presented in such a way that it will appeal , not only to the medical proffesion , but to paramedic ambulance staff , or anybody who works in the Australian outdoors , amateur and professional herpitologists, or anybody interested in Australian
Sutherland is at University of Melbourne. Struan K. . James Tibballs is at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne