Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms and Poisons / Edition 1

by Julian White, Jurg Meier

Overview

The Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms is the first concise, one-volume book devoted to this important subject. The editors are internationally recognized authorities in the biology and clinical aspects of venomous and poisonous animals, and the chapter authors are world leaders in their respective fields of toxicology.
All aspects of the topic are covered including information on the biology and taxonomy of poisonous animals, their venom or poison, diagnosis, and general treatment principles and specific treatment. The most up-to-date list of available antivenoms is provided. Coverage of venomous and poisonous animals is comprehensive, with thorough discussions on shellfish poisoning, ciguatera, fugu, coelenterates, stingrays, venous fish, blue-ringed octopus, sea-snakes, scorpions, spiders, insects, and gila lizards. Individual chapters focus on snakes and snakebite in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, Central America, and South America. Nearly all clinical chapters have been written by clinicians with extensive experience treating the particular type of animal envenoming or poisoning under consideration.
No other book brings together such a wealth of information in this field, and no other book provides it in a format useful to clinicians charged with the responsibility of treating envenomed or poisoned patients. The Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms is an essential addition to all medical libraries, emergency departments, toxicology departments, poison information centers, and invaluable to all professionals working in these fields.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849344893
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/22/1995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	768
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

White, Julian; Meier, Jurg

Table of Contents

Venomous and Poisonous Animals-A Biologist's View, J. MeierPoisonous and Venomous Animals-The Physician's View, J. WhiteBiology and Distribution of Poisonous Marine Animals, D. MebsClinical Toxicology of Shellfish Poisoning, D. SmartClinical Toxicology of Ciguatera Poisoning, P. Glaziou, M. Chinain, and A.-M. LegrandClinical Toxicology of Fugu Poisoning, N. Kaku and J. MeierBiology and Distribution of Venomous Marine Animals, D. MebsClinical Toxicology of Marine Coelenterate Injuries, J. Williamson and J. BurnettClinical Toxicology of Conus Snail Stings, L.J. Cruz and J. WhiteClinical Toxicology of Sea Urchin and Starfish Injuries, C. Acott and J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Venomous Stingray Injuries, C. Acott and J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Venomous Scorpaenidae and Other Selected Fish Stings, J. WilliamsonClinical Toxicology of Sea Snake Bites, J. WhiteClinical Toxicology of Blue-Ringed Octopus Bites, J. WhiteBiology and Distribution of Ticks of Medical Importance, A. Aeschlimann and T.A. FreyvogelClinical Toxicology of Tick Bites, J. WhiteBiology and Distribution of Scorpions of Medical Importance, S.M. Lucas and J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Scorpion Stings, M. Dehesa-Davila, A.C. Alagon, and L.D. PossaniBiology and Distribution of Spiders of Medical Importance, S.M. Lucas and J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Spider Bites, J. White, J.L. Cardoso, and H.W. FanBiology and Distribution of Hymenopterans of Medical Importance, Their Venom Apparatus, and Venom Composition, J. MeierClinical Toxicology of Hymenopteran Stings, H. MosbechClinical Toxicology of Helodermatidae Lizard Bites, D. MebsBiology and Distribution of Venomous Snakes of Medical Importance and the Composition of Snake Venoms, J. Meier and K.F. StockerClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in Europe, H. PerssonClinical Toxicology of Snakebite in Africa and the Middle East/Arabian Peninsula, D.A. Warrell

Editorial Reviews

"The contributors and editors alike should be commended for making this such a fine addition to the rapidly developing field of toxicology. Good work to all!"
-Veterinary and Human Toxicology

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