Global Snake Bite Initiative
A Project of the International Society on Toxinology
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What we doNew papers on snake bite in The Lancet: 2 January 2010The first 2010 edition of the prestigious The Lancet carries three important commentaries on the snake bite as a neglected tropical disease: Link: Editorial Link: Seminar paper by Prof David A Warrell Link: Viewpoint article by David Williams & colleagues on behalf of the Global Snake Bite Initiative Copies of these papers will be available on this website for registered users in the Download Library. The Lancet has also released the following press release: Snake bite: Prevention is best but antivenom treatment must also be improvedJanuary 1, 2010 "Around 5.5 million people are bitten by snakes each year, resulting in some 400,000 amputations and between 20,000 and 125,000 deaths. Despite this, the burden of human suffering caused by snake bite remains largely invisible to the global health community. A Seminar and linked Viewpoint in this week's Lancet discuss how educating communities on how to avoid snake bite, or providing them with protective footwear, might reduce the risk. Yet when a bite occurs, the correct antivenom and the right training about how to use it can be lifesaving. Antivenom technologies and their use need to be improved, since organised training programmes in the rural tropics are virtually non-existent. Inaugural Conference on Global Issues in Clinical ToxinologyUniversity of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia: 23-28 November 2008 Some of the participants at the Inaugural Global Issues in Clinical Toxinology Conference, which was held at the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia in November 2008
Our projectsThe GSI Committee are currently in the process of developing a workplan of projects to be undertaken in 2010 and beyond. We welcome suggestions, collaboration and support, and are also very willing to consider requests for specific assistance. Please contact us via one of the email addresses on our CONTACT US page. DEVELOPING RATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR SNAKE BITE FIRST AIDEmergency physician and GSI Committee Member, Dr Simon Jensen is currently collating information on the present global situation regarding first aid recommendations for snake bite. Many of the first aid interventions that are used in both developing and developed world settings lack a strong evidence base, and while some are simply ineffective, others cause patients considerable pain and discomfort, and may even be life-threatening themselves. Our researchNEW PUBLICATIONS A number of relevant publications by GSI members and colleagues are recommended reading for anyone interested in learning more about the problems and challenges that must be faced if the outcomes of snake bite are to be improved, and lives saved. Please follow the links below: ... CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Many of the delegates to the 1st Global Issues in Clinical Toxinology Conference that was held in Melbourne, Australia in November 2008, have provided their conference presentations to be shared freely via our website. If you would like to view any of these presentations, please follow the link below: Inaugural Global Issues in Clinical Toxinology Conference Presentations ... |