SNAKES AND SNAKEBITE ILLUS. VENOMOUS SNAKES,- JOHN VISSER AND AVID S CHAPMAN

Professor Chapman's contribution is more than a scientific treatise permitting of critical scrutiny, as it is simply styled to appeal to all who may be exposed to the risk of snakebite. The average doctor, seeing few cases in a lifetime, will also benefit by the simplified methods of first-aid and treatment described. Chapman's policies of snakebite care are based on a first-hand experience of over 1500 cases, considered to be the largest series ever compiled and analysed by one individual and which lead to important innovations in management. Previously beset by doubts, controversies and downright useless or dangerous methods, the total care of bites by snakes of the African continent has been revolutionized by Chapman's work and his common-sense ideas have been widely acclaimed not only in Southern Africa but also in other areas of the world where bites by some snake species have clinical effects similar to those in Africa. There is a unique chapter, Illustrative Cases, in which victims' symptoms are detailed and analysed. A Glossary of zoological and medical terms is included for laymen wishing to comprehend fully the scientific parts of the text. This new book will be indispensable for the medical profession, herpetologists and the outdoor-loving public. www.bmj.com/cgi/pdf_extract/2/6133/35

This is a second-hand ISBN O868430110 hardcover book. Condition: The dust jacket has wear and tear to edges, little paperloss. Red Hardback book show little wear, well-binded clean white pages, good condition. Pages: 152 Publisher: Purnell & Sons Publication date: 1978 Second Impression. Lovely clean red map end pages, drawings and maps.