In simulated snakebite, can first aid with cold packs or pressure pads, compared to no first aid, significantly delay arrival of mock venom into the systemic circulation

Dr Paul Thomas0 个研究点目标入组 40 人开始时间: 2013年8月7日最近更新: 2020年1月13日

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•18 years or older
•Able to give informed consent
•Willing to undergo injection of radiotracer and lymphoscintigraphy
•Willing to receive topical therapy on lower limbs
•Able to walk gently on a treadmill in 5 minute sessions every ten minutes until an exercise end point in reached

•Breast feeding
•History of lymphatic disease
•Lower limb vascular insufficiency (venous or arterial)
•Previous trauma or major surgery to the lower limb
•Skin at risk of injury from pressure pad or cold pack
•Peripheral sensory neuropathy
•Diabetes Mellitus
•Ankle oedema
•Allergy to radiotracer
•Severe osteoarthritis or any possible impairment to mobility
•Unable to give informed consent
•Institutionalised
•Participants requiring interpreters or attendants, those with LOTE, cognitive impairment or highly dependent on medical care.

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Dr Paul Thomas