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ANTIVENIN [2 records]

Record 1 2020-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
DEF

An antiserum containing antibodies against specific poisons in the venom of especially snakes, spiders, scorpions, et cetera.

Key term(s)
  • anti-venom

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
CONT

L'antivenin est conditionné dans une ampoule en verre et prêt à être utilisé, en intraveineuse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Toxicología
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Record 2 2004-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
CONT

It is urgent that a snakebite victim be taken to a hospital for antivenin serum as quickly as possible, certainly within 4 hours. (The serum is not effective if administered more than 12 hours after the bite.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
CONT

Le sérum antivenimeux actuellement disponible pour traiter les envenimations par vipères d'Europe (Ipser Europe Pasteur), et destiné au grand public, est peu utilisé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento sin cirugía
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