A NSW woman succumbed to a snake bite due to misdiagnosis after she was treated for a stroke instead of a snake bite.
Snake Bites Man�s Penis in the Toilet
A 35-year old man in northern Israel had to be rushed to a hospital after a snake bit him on his penis when he went to relieve himself in the toilet.
A 35-year old man in northern Israel had to be rushed to a hospital after a snake bit him on his penis when he went to relieve himself in the toilet.
When she did not respond to treatment, doctors discovered two puncture marks on her ankle. By then, it was too late and the woman could not survive.
Toxicology researcher Geoff Isbister said "The venom stops their blood clotting and people suffer haemorrhaging, often in the head, or anywhere. Last season we had six deaths across Australia, which is the worst recorded season."
Nine Year Old Girl Getting Better After a Snake Bite
Tyler Butcher, all of nine years, was bitten by an 18-inch-long adder when she was enjoying a stroll with her family in the New Forest, Hampshire.
Tyler Butcher, all of nine years, was bitten by an 18-inch-long adder when she was enjoying a stroll with her family in the New Forest, Hampshire.
Source-Medindia
Four Vials of Antivenom Quite Unnecessary to Treat Snake Bites
Recent insight has pointed out that some doctors are using four times the amount of antivenom required to treat tiger snakebites.
Recent insight has pointed out that some doctors are using four times the amount of antivenom required to treat tiger snakebites.
