Publications by authors named "Jacques Petite"
Swiss Med Wkly
October 2005
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed 99 cases of viper bites in Valais, Switzerland, over 32 years, finding a similar annual incidence of 3 bite cases per 100,000 people as in other European countries.
- Mortality was 0% for adults, while patients were categorized into four groups based on the severity of envenomation, with grade 3 cases showing significant clinical symptoms and blood issues.
- Only patients with severe envenomation (grade 3) require antivenom and intensive treatment, but all bite victims, particularly young children, should be monitored for several hours.
