In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Snake Bite 2. Pathogenesis of Snake Bite 3. Clinical Symptoms 4. Treatment. Introduction to Snake Bite: The snakes are among the most widely distributed reptiles. They inhabit all tropical, subtropical and most temperate zones of the earth. As a result of this broad distribution and their relatively great numbers, there [...]
There has been a revolution in investigative procedure during recent years with the availability of ultrasound imaging, computed tomography, radioisotope scanning, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC), upper gastrointestinal endoscopy using flexible fiber optic endoscopes, colonoscopy and retrograde endoscopic pancreatic cholangiography (ERPC). Majority of these procedures are atraumatic. Most of them are, however, expensive and demand sophisticated technology and are not freely [...]
Effects of high altitude (HA) have been encountered in aviation and mountaineering, but here the aviator or mountaineer goes fully prepared for a short stay. With introduction of pressurized planes many of the high altitude problems in commercial aviation have been solved. But in case of men who have to go to the mountains at short notice and stay there [...]