Terrestrial envenomations in pediatric patients: identification and management in the emergency department.
Pediatr Emerg Med Pract
; 18(9): 1-24, 2021 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34403224
ABSTRACT
The majority of bites and stings from terrestrial animals are not dangerous. However, due to their smaller size, children may be more susceptible to the effects of venom, and they may experience more-severe envenomation effects than adults. This issue reviews the basic epidemiology and underlying pathophysiology of the bites and stings of spiders, bees and wasps, fire ants, scorpions, snakes, and lizards. Clinical presentations are reviewed, and evidence-based recommendations are provided for management of the envenomated patient. While the pathophysiology and much of the presentation and treatment are similar for both children and adults, there can be subtle differences, which will be highlighted in this review.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bites and Stings
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Antivenins
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Emergency Service, Hospital
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Animals
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Child
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Emerg Med Pract
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canadá