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Revista Cubana de Ortopedia y Traumatología
versión impresa ISSN 0864-215Xversión On-line ISSN 1561-3100
Resumen
PEREDA CARDOSO, Osvaldo; PENA ATRIO, Gabriel A. y AYALA CHINEA, Angel P.. Snake bites. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2007, vol.21, n.1. ISSN 0864-215X.
There are no venomous snakes in Cuba, so the physicians are not familiar with the treatment of snake bites. In spite of the fact that this is not a national health problem, it deems necessary to address this topic, taking into account the solidarity character of our medicine that has extended its assistance to the whole planet. A detailed literature review was made on this topic based on variables such as geographical distribution of venomous snakes, dangerous species, number, way of identification, snake behaviour, human behaviour to face the reptile, clinical picture of the bite, complications and prophylactic and curing treatment. Conclusions are provided in relation to the importance of this study.
Palabras clave : serpent; snake; viper; reptile; bite.