Venomous snakebites and antivenom treatment according to a protocol for pediatric patients in taiwan

Children bitten by venomous snakes comprise emergency cases that present high morbidity and mortality, especially in some regions of Asia and Africa. Reports on clinical features and management of envenomated children are scarce. This observational study implemented a protocol for antivenom use in p...

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Main Authors: JD Wang, YT Tsan, Mao Yan-Chiao, LM Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992009000400006