A Case of Lionfish Envenomation Presenting to an Inland Emergency Department

A Case of Lionfish Envenomation Presenting to an Inland Emergency Department

Lionfish envenomation can cause erythema, edema, necrosis, and severe pain at the exposed site. Treatment often includes supportive wound care, pain management, and hot water immersion. We report a case of lionfish exposure presenting to an inland emergency department treated successfully with these measures.

Subutex abuse presenting to the emergency department: a case series

Introduction: Subutex (sublingual buprenorphine hydrochloride) tablets are prescribed to alleviate symptoms of opiate withdrawal in addicts undergoing a cessation programme. Although Subutex is safe and effective, parenteral abuse is an emerging phenomenon. A variety of complications may present due to the different areas that patients inject themselves. Aim: We present a case series of four ...

CASE REPORTS An unusual case of subdural haematoma presenting to the accident and emergency department

A case of subdural haematoma associated with an intracranial arachnoid cyst is reported. The pathogenesis, clinical presentation and treatment options of intracranial arachnoid cysts is discussed. (Emerg Med J 2001;18:308–309)

A case of muscle abscess presenting to an accident and emergency department.

A case is reported of a patient with acute primary muscle abscess who presented to the accident and emergency department with hip pain. Pyomyositis must be considered as a cause of muscle pain especially around the hip. A brief discussion of the diagnosis and management of pyomyositis is also presented.

Epidemiology of burns presenting to an accident and emergency department.