Dealing with snakebites by Eddic
In a guide from NEW YORK via NEA the article explains there is no universal first aid rule for snakebites outside hospital care. It notes 8,000 yearly bites in the United States, about a dozen deaths annually, and stresses immobilization, rapid transport for antivenin, avoiding mouth suction and aggressive cutting, and cautious tourniquet use. It distinguishes coral snake venom from pit vipers and highlights differences in antivenin and treatment needs.
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New York
Nea
First Marineivision
U.S. Navy
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
United States
Maine
Alaska
Hawaii
Texas
Army
Air Force
King
Society
Bronx Zoo
U.S. Army
Illinois State Fair to Feature Country and Rock Shows
The 1977 Illinois State Fair in Springfield runs August 10 to 20 with two nightly grandstand concerts for country and rock fans. Charley Pride Dolly Parton Kenny Rogers and Dottie West The Beach Boys The Osmonds and Andy Gibb headline, plus USAC dirt track races and harness racing. Admission rises to two dollars with free entry for under 13, parking doubles, and attendance aims to keep the fair profitable following Nick Stone’s two-a-night show plan.
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Springfield
Ill
UPI
Charley Pride
Dolly Parton
Kenny Rogers
Dottie West
Beach Boys
the Osmonds
Andy Gibb
United States Auto Club
Nick Stone
Stone
Energy Prospects Push Down Oil Prices Hopes
Experts say energy and the economy may benefit from lower prices as oil companies explore diverse fuels. Firms invest in coal, uranium, oil shale, tar sands, synthetic fuel, geothermal, and solar, boosting research, competition, and bargaining power with foreign producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Public health warns campers on Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Illinois
Illinois public health officials warn campers and hikers about ticks in the state after cases rose from six in 1976 to 31 the following year. Researchers note a snowy winter boosted tick populations while veterinarians anticipate more tick complaints as summer arrives. Symptoms appear 3 to 10 days after bite with fever muscle aches nausea and a rash. Campers should check for ticks several times daily and remove any found with tweezers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela J. Huey
United Press International
Illinois
Department of Public Health
Springfield
Mary Huck
University of Illinois
Champaign- Urbana
U of I
Erwin Small
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F. Wayne King
New York Zoological Society
Armed Services
Southwest
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
U.S
Jordans Fine
Liberty - Morris
Epor
Energy and the Economy
Donald Duck
Hanes Brand
Mes
ORRIS
THE
First National Bank OF Morris
F.d.1.c
Awaorris
W. Main
Rocky Mountain
Reilly’s
S. Broadway
Coal City
Dad
Sklut's
Liberty
Schwinn Bicycles
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