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Spider Bite

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Sugar can be used for spider bite, apply topically. The conventional sugar does heal ulcers caused by these bugs.

There are more than 20 000 species of spiders of various sizes and colors, but with one common feature: all to a greater or lesser degree, are poisonous. However, only 50 of these animals manage to penetrate human skin.

The spider genus Loxosceles is the most important, whose bite causes pain of varying intensity, mild edema, ulcers and serious skin diseases. Specifically in the case of the Black Widow, symptoms include a combination of sweating, twitching and mild pain. It affects the liver and stomach.

When the ulcer is formed, the sugar is recommended because topically applied in concentrated amounts, inhibits bacterial growth, ie the area heals the bite. (more…)

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Bitten by Snake

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Animal BitesBites (or ’stings’) snake

Most of the things you’ve heard about what to do if you are bitten by a snake, doctors said today, are wrong. Most importantly, reassure the victim that is not the heart to accelerate over the account (and then to smear the poison faster), call 104 (police) or 103 (fire) and take the victim to downtown nearest health.

There are three types of poisonous snakes in Panama: sea snakes, the coral family and the family of the snake equis.

Sea snakes: Only found in the Pacific, usually far from the coast, but sometimes goes by the tide off the people on the beach. Are highly poisonous and there Serum bite but sea snakes are extremely rare. If you are bitten by one, quickly call your mom and tell her you love her very much.

Note the patterns on the skin and the shape of the head of the snake x (Bothrops asper) Eitan Ron GrunwaldLas and X’s and family: Most snake bites in Panama are in this family. The X is identified by the pattern on your skin and the typical shape of the head (more…)

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Animal bites

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Animal bites An animal bite can cause a break in the skin, a bruise or a puncture wound.

General considerations

If the bite is a puncture wound, there is a greater likelihood of infection.

Rabies is a rare, but potentially deadly disease spread by the saliva of animals affected by this disease. If you suspect that an animal is suffering from rabies, avoid near him and to notify the competent authorities. Examples include a raccoon (more…)

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Types of Reactions to Stings Hymenoptera

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Stings Hymenoptera

There are several types of reactions after insect bites, sometimes with similar clinical manifestations, so it is good to know they could be differentiated apply the right treatment to each type of reaction.

The reactions can be divided into 3 groups:

* No immune.
* Immunologic.
* No defined mechanism.

1. Immunological reactions:

Are responses of tissues to the venom components with a high power drug and enzyme. These reactions usually appear between 24 and 48 hours after the bite. They are presented with a swelling around the site of the bite of a smaller diameter of 10 cm., Pain more or less strong depending on the site of the bite (higher in the limbs). Reactions can be local or systemic mild. (more…)

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First Aid – Animal Bites

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Animal Bites

Become victims of dog bites should be controlled in the blood from the wound and clean up the damaged area with water for the animals salivate. Wash the wound gently with soap and water for five minutes, rinse, dry and covered with a sterile bandage. Most cases of dog bites requires a complaint to the health center.

This is to identify the animals and see if it shows signs of rabies. If someone is infected by rabies, the disease can be fatal. Please identify the animal for observation, will have to carry rabies vaccines. Symptoms of rabies may appear from 10 days to 2 years after the bite. Even if small, check with your doctor to see if you need extra care and assess the risk of infection, tetanus or rabies.

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