SIG como herramienta para la optimización en la atención de casos por mordeduras o picaduras de arácnidos en Colombia

Abstract

Accidents caused by spiders and scorpions are a major public health problem in tropical countries due to the heterogeneity of the habitats and the high abundance of these species (Valderrama 2010, Burdmann and Jha, 2017). There are several studies developed in Colombia that show how accidents by scopicism and araneism represent a serious public health problem that must be addressed in a profound way, since, in addition to the cases that have been reported, high abundance and density are known. highly poisonous species in the Colombian territory (Gomez 2011). In the present work a geographic viewer will be developed that is a tool for the prevention and attention of accidents caused by arachnids allowing the community, their respective political representatives, health workers, administrators and planners to be kept informed. in health and in general to other actors, on the aspects related to the origin and the dimension of the health problems of the population caused by accidents with spiders and scorpions; as well as on the effects obtained from actions aimed at the protection and prevention of these toxicological accidents and their best treatment alternatives (basic-first aid, specific-antidotes) and mobility for their timely care; and in this way it will be possible to guide, support and improve the management of health services.