Neurotoxic snake bite in pregnancy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1753495X2110192
Author(s):  
Lizemarie Wium
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Ventilatory Support ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Academic Hospital ◽  
Rural South ◽  
Snake Bites ◽  
Rural South Africa ◽  
In Pregnancy

Neurotoxic snake bites may cause paralysis within 1–8 h. Appropriate management includes early and adequate volumes of antivenom as well as ventilatory support. This case study describes the management of a pregnant woman who was bitten on a farm in rural South Africa and transferred to an academic hospital, 300 km away. An approach to the management of snake bites in pregnancy is discussed as well as a review of the current known literature of venomous snakes and the use of antivenom in pregnancy. This report aims to encourage further reporting of snake bites in pregnancy.

scholarly journals Rural transport and climate change in South Africa: Converting constraints into rural transport adaptation opportunities

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Chakwizira
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Adaptation Measures ◽  
Rural South ◽  
Rural South Africa

This study explored the implications of climate change for rural transport in South Africa. The article was seeking to convert existing rural transport adaptation constraints into rural transport adaptation opportunities. Challenges and constraints to rural transport adaptation transitions were also explored. The research methodology adopted was a review of the literature and references to case study examples. Then a four-stage multi-analytical approach was used to unravel and decode the major rural transport and climate change issues in South Africa. Consequent to the analysis, a framework of analysis for strongly integrating climate change to rural transport interventions was advanced. The findings indicated the existing rural transport adaptation measures and options in South Africa. The article concludes by highlighting the complexity and intricate dynamic nature of interactions, networks and systems that impact rural South Africa. Recommendations revolve around properly situating rural transport and climate change within the wider rural development challenges and matters facing contemporary South Africa.

scholarly journals A Case Study of an Effective and Sustainable Antiretroviral Therapy Program in Rural South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 466-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl W. Le Roux ◽  
Emily C. Davis ◽  
Charles Benjamin Gaunt ◽  
Catherine Young ◽  
Maryann Koussa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Rural South ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Rural South Africa
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