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THE SYDNEY FUNNEL–WEB SPIDER (ATRAX ROBUSTUS): 3. A REVIEW OF SOME CLINICAL RECORDS OF HUMAN ENVENOMATION
Author(s) -
Sutherland S. K.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1972.tb103441.x
Subject(s) - envenomation , spider , medicine , medical emergency , intensive care medicine , biology , zoology , ecology , venom
The classical syndrome of envenomation is described and four recent cases, including one in an addendum, are reported. The cases indicate the unpredictability of the clinical course and outcome. Recommended management of patients is outlined, as specific treatment is most unlikely to be available in the immediate future.