Citation

Oliveira FN, Brito MT, Morais IC, Fook SM, Albuquerque HN. Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 2010; 43(6): 662-667.

Affiliation

Health Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21181019

Abstract

Positive changes in the profiles of these accidents were verified, such as the non-application of inadequate solutions, including the use of tourniquet, coffee grounds, garlic, suction and/or cutting the bitten area. Moreover, the Itinerant Laboratory project, linked to Paraíba State University in partnership with Ceatox-CG, has contributed positively, providing several cities of the state with information regarding the prevention of accidents involving venomous animals. The local press has also contributed, reporting the educational work developed by the centers.

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