A Case of Lionfish Envenomation Presenting to an Inland Emergency Department
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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.
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دوره 2017 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017