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Australian Animal Toxins: the creatures, their toxins and care of the poisoned patient
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Struan Sutherland has provided here a comprehensive review of all venomous and poisonous creatures of Australia which pose a threat to man or beast. Both terrestial and marine creatures are dealt with. The distribution and habits of many of the creatures are described in detail, as is the potency, constituents and mode of action of their venoms.
Emergency treatment for bites and stings, such as specific first aid measures and selections of antivenoms, is outlined. Hospital management including appropriate laboratory investigations and supportive care, etc., is extensively described. Practitioners will welcome the inclusion of a large number of human and veterinary case histories.
Struan Sutherland has provided here a comprehensive review of all venomous and poisonous creatures of Australia which pose a threat to man or beast. Both terrestial and marine creatures are dealt with. The distribution and habits of many of the creatures are described in detail, as is the potency, constituents and mode of action of their venoms.
Emergency treatment for bites and stings, such as specific first aid measures and selections of antivenoms, is outlined. Hospital management including appropriate laboratory investigations and supportive care, etc., is extensively described. Practitioners will welcome the inclusion of a large number of human and veterinary case histories.