Perioral paresthesia, generalize muscle cramps, and rhabdomyolysis after a Socotra Island blue baboon tarantula (Monocentropus balfouri) bite - Wu P, Chan CK, Wong OF.
BACKGROUND: Literature on systemic envenomation caused by tarantula bites, particularly from the Theraphosidae family, is relatively scarce. This case report provides a formal description of the first known instance of systemic envenomation caused by the S... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
Destructive disasters, trauma, crush syndrome, and beyond - Şükrü Sever M, Alper Katı Y, Özkaya U.
Orthopedic injuries, especially fractures of long bones as well as multiple fractures and comminuted fractures, are very common after destructive disasters (e.g., earthquakes, wars, and hurricanes). Another frequent problem is traumatic rhabdomyolysis, whi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Incidence and outcome of laryngeal edema and rhabdomyolysis after ingestion of black rock - Sayed AA, Abdelrahman AH, Sayed ZEA, Abdelhameid MA.
BACKGROUND: Black rock, Kala Pathar or ParaPhenyleneDiamine (PPD), is an aromatic amine widely used as a hair dye ingredient and is also used in textile industries. However, when ingested, PPD is highly toxic resulting in angioneurotic edema, rhabdomyolysi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Rhabdomyolysis due to unidentified jellyfish envenomation in west Malaysian waters - Loy JS, Khoo CC, Arumugam T, Ngian GH, Ismail AK.
We report a case of a 9-year-old boy who developed muscle weakness and rhabdomyolysis after a jellyfish sting. He was stung on the face, hands, and feet. He sustained immediate pain and numbness; however no... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
Management of kidney injury in critically ill patients with earthquake-induced crush syndrome: a case series of 18 patients - Aslan M, Bilgi D.
İNTRODUCTION: It was aimed primarily to analyze the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) and treatment management in critically ill patients who developed rhabdomyolysis due to earthquake-related crush syndrome. METHODS: We evaluated 18 patient... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Hickam's suicide: a case of carbon monoxide toxicity, compartment syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, and renal failure from attempted dual suicide - Bridwell RE, Miles RR, Griffiths S, Burgin RR, Long B.
Suicide pacts among elderly couples afflicted by a terminal disease process present a significant challenge to emergency clinicians. If one member of the pair aborts their attempt, the surviving member of a dual suicide attempt can present a complex case w... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Severe case of rhabdomyolysis following jellyfish envenomation in the Mediterranean Sea - Buscetta G, Rizzo C, La Barbera L, Camarda F, Federico A, Garbo BM, Florena AM, Guggino G.
Jellyfish envenomation is a common problem in coastal areas all over the world; usually symptoms are self-limited with no long-lasting complications. Despite that, some jellyfish species, mainly populating the Indian Ocean, are renown to be potentially let... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
Clinical and pathological characteristics of acute kidney injury caused by diquat poisoning - Zeng DH, Chen XH, Li Y, Zhu XY, Wang BL, Ma XG, Cao YL.
INTRODUCTION: Diquat poisoning leads to kidney injury, hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and respiratory failure. Diquat has high mortality and no specific antidote. The pathology of acute kidney injury caused by diquat poisoning... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Hyponatremia due to adrenal insufficiency after a Mamushi bite: a case report - Sugimoto R, Kenzaka T, Nishisaki H.
We report a ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Progress in the diagnostic and predictive evaluation of crush syndrome - Luo Y, Liu C, Li D, Yang B, Shi J, Guo X, Fan H, Lv Q.
Crush syndrome (CS), also known as traumatic rhabdomyolysis, is a syndrome with a wide clinical spectrum; it is caused by external compression, which often occurs in earthquakes, wars, and traffic accidents, especially in large-scale disasters. Crush syndr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Factors predicting kidney replacement therapy in pediatric earthquake victims with crush syndrome in the first week following rescue - Atmis B, Bayazit AK, Cagli Piskin C, Saribas E, Piskin FC, Bilen S, Ozgur Horoz O, Ekinci F, Turker I, Telefon HA, Ünal İ, Yılmaz HL, Narli N, Yildizdas D.
Crush syndrome due to traumatic rhabdomyolysis is one of the most significant problems to occur following earthquakes. On February 6, 2023, millions of people in Turkey were affected by two consecutive Kahramanmara ş earthquakes. The present study reports t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
What Are the Complications of Sickle Cell Trait?
Discussion
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders where there are abnormal hemoglobin molecules and the red blood cells take on a characteristic sickled shape instead of a rounded shape. Sickled hemoglobin provides an evolutionary advantage of giving the individual increased protection against severe and cerebral malaria. The sickled shape doesn’t move through the vascular system as well and therefore is more likely to aggregate in small vessels causing an increased risk of vaso-occlusive disease, acute chest syndrome, splenic sequestration, and priapism. There is also an increased risk of ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 4, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Legionella Associated Rhabdomyolysis Legionella Associated Rhabdomyolysis
This case highlights the potentially deadly triad of Legionella, rhabdomyolysis, and acute kidney injury. What was the effective management strategy for this patient?Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Runners could be at risk for 'silent killer' condition rhabdomyolysis - symptoms to spot
This condition can "break down" muscles and lead to disability or even death. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Tell The Difference Between Heat Stress, Exhaustion, and Stroke
The terminology around heat injuries and illness is often confusing. As extreme heat warnings sweep the U.S., here is what you need to know about heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
A 90°F-day might be perfect for the beach. But once you start working your body, whether it’s mowing the lawn, going for a hike, or sprinting to catch the bus, your metabolism ramps up, burning fuel and raising your body’s core temperature. Your heart compensates by pumping blood away from your overheated organs to your skin, where dilating blood vessels can dissipate the heat with the help of evaporating sweat. If yo...
Source: TIME: Health - July 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aryn Baker Tags: Uncategorized Climate Is Everything Explainer extreme weather healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
