An Unexpected Case of Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) Bite in Switzerland

Mambas (genus Dendroaspis) are among the most feared venomous African snakes. Without medical treatment, mamba bites are frequently fatal. First-aid treatment includes lymphatic retardation with the pressure immobilization technique. Medical management comprises continuous monitoring, securing paten...

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Main Authors: Verena Quarch, Lukas Brander, Luca Cioccari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Critical Care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5021924
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