Snake bite exposes lack of antivenene

[Fuscus]

This story is worth registering (its free) to SMH to read, only a small DNA sample is required.
Basically it is about that bloke who was bitten by a brown acouple of days ago. The attending doctor didn't beleive him and removed the pressure bandage. THe guy goes into cardiac arrest and is revieved by the hospitals SOLE vial of antivenene. He was then flown to another hospital where four of its six vials were out of date.
Scary stuff, so take extra care kiddies.

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/12/1097406574987.html

 

[nuthn2do]

Damn Fuscus, thought I'd beat you to it on the "don't be silly" thread but the time stamp shows it's a draw.

 

[Fuscus]

LOL - I just noticed that myself. Still worth a read.