Stingray injury.
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چکیده
A case of stingray injury is reported. Local symptoms and signs include intense pain, oedema around the wound, erythema and petechiae. Systemic symptoms and signs include nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, diaphoresis, syncope, headache, muscle fasciculations, and cardiac arrhythmias. Treatment aims to reverse local and systemic effects of the venom, alleviate pain, and prevent infection. Antitetanus prophylaxis is important. Treatment for anaphylaxis may be necessary.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of accident & emergency medicine
دوره 13 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996