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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoRelación de niveles de plomo en la sangre con la preeclampsia(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2022) Orellana Ortiz, Jéssica Priscila; Abad Terán, Mónica Eulalia; 0706766292
- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoUso de nanopartículas en el tratamiento de accidente ofídico(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Mero Ochoa, Priscila Raquel; Abad Terán, Mónica Eulalia; 01050058394Background: The ophidian accident occurs when there is direct contact of an individual with snake venom, with secretions of great biochemical complexity (proteins, above all), which present toxic effects that, upon contact with tissues and organs, produce temporary and permanent damage in the patient. Its treatment seeks to inhibit these toxins' development and reduce or annul the damage they can cause in the organism. Objective: To describe the use of nanoparticles in the treatment of ophidian accidents. Methodology: A literature review study was conducted; the information was collected in databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Springer Link, and Scopus. All types of research were included, with the use of MeSH/DeCS terms such as: "antivenoms," "nanoparticles," "Therapeutics," and "Elapid Poisons" in Spanish and English from documents published between the years 2012-2022. Results: Fifty-three research papers were analyzed, including 16 in PubMed, 16 in Science Direct,9 in Springer Link, in Research Gate 9, and Scopus 3. Of which 41 were eliminated as duplicates were found, and 12 articles were included for this review, which determined that treating ophidian accidents using nanoparticles as an adjuvant is effective (80% to 90%) in laboratory tests in rodents. Conclusion: In conclusion, using nanoparticles in treating ophidian accidents and as an adjuvant shows favorable results in reducing the effects of contact with snake venom and those caused by the antivenom itself in rodents.