Echinoderm Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Echinoderm Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 4:09 am By:
Echinodermata is a class of marine animals that can cause illness when they sting or contact humans. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c2zTNw
Spider Envenomation, Widow: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Widow spiders belong to the genus Latrodectus and include the black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans mactans) in the United States. The term widow spider is used because not all species in the genus Latrodectus are black. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 7:12 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Approximately 2500 widow spider bites were reported to the AAPC in 2006. More about widow spider bites. http://bit.ly/b1HR8p
Stingray Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Stingrays (ie, elasmobranchs) are bottom-dwelling cartilaginous fish that have a flattened body, one or more stout spines on the tail, gill slits on the lower surface of the head, teeth modified into 2 large crushing plates, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 7:10 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Though stingrays are not aggressive toward humans, injuries from them are common. More about stingray envenomation. http://bit.ly/b3J3kq
Spider Envenomation, Tarantula: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Tarantulas are among the largest spiders in the world and likely the most feared. Emergency physicians are increasingly likely to encounter patients who have had tarantula contact as the popularity of tarantulas as pets is increasing. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 7:07 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Tarantulas are among the largest spiders in the world and likely the most feared. Learn about the effects of their bite.http://bit.ly/actSGW
Spider Envenomation, Redback: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The redback spider (Latrodectus hasseltii) belongs to the family Theridiidae, the comb-footed spiders. Its genus Latrodectus also includes black widows, whose name may be more familiar to North American readers. The redback spider can be found ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 7:04 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
The redback spider can cause a clinical condition referred to as latrodectism following a bite. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/c7H2QW
Snake Envenomation, Brown: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The brown snake, found in Australia, belongs to the family of Elapidae and contains the following species: Pseudonaja textilis (common brown snake, also known as eastern brown snake){{mediatitle:772173_2}}{{media:772173_2}}{{mediacaption:772173_2}} Pseudonaja ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:54 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Brown snakes, found in Australia, are among the most venomous in the world. Learn about the effects of their bite. http://bit.ly/bhQMV2
Spider Envenomation, Funnel Web: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Australian funnel-web spiders (family Hexathelidae, subfamily Atracinae, genera Atrax and Hadronyche) are the most venomous spiders in the world based on clinical experience in Australia and animal lethal dose studies. Funnel-web spiders belong to the suborder ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:53 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Funnel-web spiders are medium-to-large robust spiders that tend to be dark or black in color. Learn about their bites. http://bit.ly/984st5
Snake Envenomation, Mohave Rattle: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Envenomation by some rattlesnakes, such as the Mohave rattlesnake (formerly Mojave rattlesnake) (Crotalus scutulatus), may cause a different clinical presentation than that generally encountered after most rattlesnake bites. In addition, other species, such as the Southern ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:50 pm By:
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Mohave rattlesnake toxin is 1 of the most lethal venom components found in US snakes. More on Mohave rattlesnake bites.http://bit.ly/azcN3j
Millipede Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Millipedes are elongated cylindrical creatures that bear 2 pairs of legs per body segment and are found in a wide variety of habitats. They are generally very slow-moving creatures and are relatively innocuous. Falling into the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:48 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Millipedes do not have biting mouthparts or fangs, but inject venom from pores along their side. Understand more. http://bit.ly/aTUzBl
Spider Envenomation, Brown Recluse: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the United States, reports of severe envenomations by brown spiders began to appear in the late 1800s, and today, in endemic areas, brown spiders continue to be of significant clinical concern. Of the 13 species ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:46 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Brown recluse spider bites can cause significant skin injury with tissue loss & necrosis. Learn more about these bites.http://bit.ly/91TrlB
Hymenoptera Stings: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hymenoptera stings account for more deaths in the United States than any other envenomation. The order Hymenoptera includes Apis species, ie, bees (European, African), vespids (wasps, yellow jackets, hornets), and ants. Although most deaths result from ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:45 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, & ants) stings account for more deaths in the United States than any other envenomation. http://bit.ly/9O46pw
Snake Envenomation, Rattle: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rattlesnakes are pit vipers and include the genera Crotalus and Sistrurus. Pit vipers may be identified by a heat-sensing pit anteroinferior to the eye. Rattlesnakes may be identified in all but one species by a rattle ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:44 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Rattlesnakes cause the majority of all bites by identified venomous snakes in the United States. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/drJuhM
Snake Envenomation, Sea: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sea snakes, venomous elapid snakes that inhabit marine environments, are the most abundant and widely dispersed group of poisonous reptiles in the world. They comprise approximately 70 species, 50 of which are members of the family ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:39 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Sea snakes are generally not aggressive and don't bite unless provoked. Some sea snakes are highly venomous. http://bit.ly/dzXXYp
Lizard Envenomation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Two species of venomous lizards exist, the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum, with 2 subspecies) and the Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum, with 3 subspecies). {{mediatitle:770987_4}}{{media:770987_4}}{{mediacaption:770987_4}} The Gila monster is ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:36 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
The Gila monster & Mexican bearded lizard are 2 types of venomous lizards. Learn about bites from these animals. http://bit.ly/avXVSV
Lionfish and Stonefish: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The family Scorpaenidae represents a large array of fish characterized by the ability to envenomate with various types of specialized spines. This group of fish is responsible for the second most common piscine envenomation, after stingrays. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:33 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Immediately excruciating & incapacitating pain follows a sting from members of the Synanceia (stonefish) genus. http://bit.ly/aRP5Y8
Snake Envenomation, Coral: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Approximately 40-50 species of venomous coral snakes exist in North America and South America, with the greatest variety from Mexico to northern South America. A number of African and Asian coral snake species also exist. All ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Coral snakes tend to be relatively shy creatures, and bites are uncommon. Learn more about coral snake bites. http://bit.ly/b6XAft
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