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Snake bite envenomation: experience at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh.
We surveyed the records of 21 of the 28 snakebite victims seen at King Fahad National Guard Hospital in Riyadh over the 20-year period 1986-2005. The most common symptoms were local pain and swelling and the most common signs oedema and tenderness. Neurotoxicity was not noted in any case. Coagulopathy was recorded for 14/21 patients (66.7%) and 5/19 (26.4%) had leukocytosis. All patients were g...
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Objectives: To evaluate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpion envenomation in children. Materials and Methods: It was an observational descriptive study for children 11 yrs of age or younger , was carried out, who presented or reffered to emergency department at Rabigh General Hospital due to documented scorpion stings from February 2007 to July 2011. Results: A total of ...
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OBJECTIVE To study cardiovascular haemodynamics following scorpion envenomation. SETTING Intensive care unit of a university hospital. PATIENTS Eight patients with Indian red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) stings. INTERVENTION Captopril (6.25 to 12.5 mg orally) every 30 minutes until pulmonary oedema resolved. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Haemodynamic data obtained by pulmonary artery catheteri...
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This article focuses on the medically relevant arachnid species found in North America and selected other arachnids from around the world. While it is largely still true that the geographic location of the envenomation assists in determining the species responsible, the booming trade in arachnids as exotic pets should prompt the clinician to inquire into this possibility. Expert advice should b...
متن کاملStonefish envenomation with acute carpal tunnel syndrome.
Stonefish envenomation is a common marine sting. Although stonefish injuries are commonly sustained during maritime activities, this local delicacy can also be considered a regional occupational hazard for chefs. The availability and consumption of stonefish in local restaurants has increased the risk of acute carpal tunnel syndrome after a stonefish injury. This case report describes acute car...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Journal Armed Forces India
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0377-1237
DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30543-9