'Venomous' bites from non-venomous snakes : a critical analysis of risk and management of 'colubrid' snake bites /.: a critical analysis of risk and management of 'colubrid' snake bites /. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Authors: Weinstein, Scott A; Warrell, David A; White, Julian; Keyler, Daniel E
• Contents: 1. An overview of the artificial assemblage, the "colubridae": a brief summary of taxonomic considerations 2. Differences between buccal gland secretion and associated delivery systems of "true" venomous snakes and "colubrid" snakes: low pressure vs high pressure gland function and canaliculated vs solid dentition 3. Summary of the toxinology of duvernoy's secretions: a brief overview of the history of colubrid oral secretion research 4. Medically significant bites by "colubrid" snakes Section i. Typical features of documented cases and evidence-based risk Section ii. Life threatening and fatal cases: "venomous colubrids" and assessment of evidence-based risk Section iii. Aberrant cases and representative cases without clear etiology: a critical assessment of risk Section iv. Pitfalls noted in documented cases: perceived versus evidence-based risk Section v. Recommendations for management of medically significant "colubrid"bites
• Publisher Details: Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780123877550
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