Injuries by wild animals in the African bush.

Abstract

The author's personal experience of the management of wild animal injuries in the southern African bush over a period of 4 years is presented. Injuries were sustained from attacks by hippopotamus in 4 cases, buffalo in 2 cases and a lion in one case. The types of injuries and their management are presented. Causative factors, prevention and possible complications are reviewed. Twenty-one cases of snakebite are also discussed.