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  2. Caduceus - Wikipedia

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    Although the Rod of Asclepius, which has only one snake and no wings, is the traditional and more widely used symbol of medicine, the Caduceus is sometimes used by healthcare organizations. Given that the caduceus is primarily a symbol of commerce and other non-medical symbology, many healthcare professionals disapprove of this use.

  3. Caduceus as a symbol of medicine - Wikipedia

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    The caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff. It is often used as a symbol of medicine, especially in the United States. Ancient sources associate Hermes with a variety of attributes, including wisdom, trade, deception, thievery, eloquence, negotiation, and alchemy.

  4. Rod of Asclepius - Wikipedia

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    The emergency medical services' Star of Life features a rod of Asclepius In Greek mythology, the Rod of Asclepius (⚕; Ancient Greek: Ῥάβδος τοῦ Ἀσκληπιοῦ, Rhábdos toû Asklēpioû, sometimes also spelled Asklepios), also known as the Staff of Aesculapius and as the asklepian, is a serpent-entwined rod wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with healing ...

  5. Snakebite Treatment: First Aid Information for Snakebite - WebMD

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    Move the person beyond striking distance of the snake. Have the person lie down with wound below the heart. Keep the person calm and at rest, remaining as still as possible to keep venom from ...

  6. Snakebites: What To Do If You Are Bitten - WebMD

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    Signs and symptoms of snake poisoning can be broken into a few major categories: Local effects: ... Antivenom: This is a kind of medicine that boosts the immune system. Doctors give it to victims ...

  7. Snakebites: What You Need to Know - WebMD

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    Take off all jewelry and tight clothing to avoid problems with swelling. Keep the area of the bite below the heart to keep venom from spreading. Keep the person as still as possible to keep venom ...

  8. Serpent symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Serpent symbolism. The serpent, or snake, is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols. The word is derived from Latin serpens, a crawling animal or snake. Snakes have been associated with some of the oldest rituals known to humankind [1] [2] and represent dual expression [3] of good and evil. [4]

  9. Snake Bites: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthline

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    To identify a snake bite, consider the following general symptoms: two puncture wounds. swelling and redness around the wounds. pain at the bite site. difficulty breathing. vomiting and nausea ...

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