Venomous and Poisonous Marine Animals: A Medical & Biological Handbook
by Jacquie F. Rifkin
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Author: Jacquie F. RifkinEditor: Joseph W. Burnett
Editor: John Williamson
Editor: Peter J. Fenner
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-01
ISBN: 0868402796
Number of pages: 504
Publisher: New South Wales Univ Pr Ltd
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Book Review: An Excellent Addition to the Field
Summary: 5 Stars
We have long needed this book. Historically, most texts have either concentrated on describing the natural history of venomous organisms or the medical implactions of envemonations (a noteable exception is the excellent contributions by Halstead). This book provides a great deal of biological informtion about toxic marine organisms and then combines this with the latest information about medical treatments for envenomations. In addition, this book also contains an excellent reveiw and classification for cnidae, which I have personally been looking for for a while. I honestly can't say enough about this text. Although this book is not really for the layman (you won't find much in the way of popularized accounts of injuries), it is an EXCELLENT text for specialists.
Summary of Venomous and Poisonous Marine Animals: A Medical & Biological Handbook
This comprehensive, colour-illustrated volume covers the identification and biology of stinging and poisonous sea creatures, their effects on humans, the first aid and medical management of victims, and the prevention of envenomation in recreation and work. Written by contributors around the world under the auspices of the International Consortium for Jellyfish Stings, the book provides details suitable for marine biologists, divers, and fisheries officers. It should also be a useful resource for safety and first aid officers in all marine industries.Safety & First Aid Books
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