Severe hypertension in elapid envenomation

Elapid snake envenomation in dogs in New South Wales: a review.

Elapid snake envenomation in dogs is a commonly occurring yet poorly described clinical entity. Twelve species of dangerously venomous elapid snakes are found in New South Wales that are capable of causing disease in dogs. Geographical distribution of these species varies, as does their venom composition and systemic envenomation syndromes produced in target species. Elapid venom may be divided...

Severe bark scorpion envenomation in adults.

INTRODUCTION The preponderance of medical literature regarding severe bark scorpion envenomation describes pediatric patients; however, the majority (>66%) of annual poison center calls pertain to adults. This retrospective review sought to evaluate the clinical manifestations of adults with severe Centruroides sculpturatus envenomation and determine if significant morbidity occurred. METHODS...

Severe envenomation from "harmless" pet snake.

Multi-organ dysfunction secondary to severe wasp envenomation

Wasp sting is not an uncommon incident. Around 56% to 94% of the population is stung at least once in their lifetime by a member of the order Hymenoptera which includes wasps, bees, and ants. The response to a wasp sting may vary from mild local reaction to severe systemic and anaphylactic reactions. The clinical picture and mortality rate tend to be more severe in adults compared to children. ...

Severe hypertension in childhood.

The natural history of hypertension in childhood is poorly documented. More data are required, not only as regards aetiology, but also as a guide to prognosis, and for the assessment of effective hypotensive agents. We have reviewed those children with a raised blood pressure seen at The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, during the 10-year period 1954-64. The normal values of the...