Severe Systemic Envenomation Following Vipera berus Bite Managed with ViperaTAb Antivenom.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Planning and providing emergency and primary care for a large transient population of visitors and employees in a national park can be problematic. Furthermore, planning for emergency and primary health care needs of visitors and itinerant workers in a wilderness area national park has not been well documente...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Chang EC,Koval E,Freer L,Kraus S

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the knowledge, beliefs, and behavior of local residents and visitors to North Queensland who may be at risk of contact with "Irukandji" jellyfish. METHODS:Structured interviews were conducted with 208 ferry passengers (92.9% response) traveling between Magnetic Island and Townsville (19 degrees ...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Harrison SL,Leggat PA,Fenner PJ,Durrheim DN,Swinbourne AL

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the demographics, incidence, and symptoms and signs of hydrocarbon poisoning in admitted children from the Negev Desert area of Israel. METHODS:The medical records of all children admitted for hydrocarbon poisoning from 1995 to 1999 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS:Of the 274 admitted c...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Lifshitz M,Sofer S,Gorodischer R

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with missed traumatic pneumothorax due to penetrating neck injury that was presumably caused by a stingray while diving. The barb can result in significant injuries to deep structures and organs despite a deceptively small entrance wound. This case underscores the importance of performing a thoro...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Suzuki T,Takada T,Fudoji J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although catfish are found worldwide and commonly consumed in the southern United States, fatal infections from catfish are rare. Edwardsiella tarda is a bacterium known to cause gastrointestinal distress most commonly, but extraintestinal infections are a rarely considered danger for those acquiring, preparing, and c...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： LeBlond L

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a recognized risk of rapid ascent to high altitude. Since the recognition of this entity more than 30 years ago, most pulmonary deaths at high altitude have been attributed to HAPE. However, as the bodies can almost never be recovered for postmortem examination, rare diagnoses t...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Shlim DR,Papenfus K

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Grand Canyon National Park has seen an increase in visitors traversing the canyon from rim to rim (R2R) in a single day. R2R hikers travel over 33.8 km (21 mi) over 3300 m (11,000 ft) of elevation change and endure large temperature changes. Grand Canyon emergency medical service providers provide emergenc...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Pearce EA,Jelínková L,Fullerton L,Malcolm CJ,Heinrich HL,Norwil EJ,Plate A,Hall M,Bossart CS,Schaller E,Harrell AJ,Femling JK

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To help the Mountain Rescue Association of Scotland find the best protective mountain rescue casualty bag in cold and windy conditions. The study investigated how 3 different casualty bags (labeled Bag 1, Bag 2, and Bag 3) performed in a cold (-10 degrees C, dry bulb), windy (wind speed 3.0 m x s(-1)) environ...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Grant SJ,Dowsett D,Hutchison C,Newell J,Connor T,Grant P,Watt M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flying snakes (Genus Chrysopelea) are a group of ophisthoglyphous colubrids in South and South East Asia known for gliding in the air. Of the five species of flying snakes, Sri Lankan flying snake, Chrysopelea taprobanica, is endemic to Sri Lanka. Authenticated bites and the venom characteristics of this uncommon snak...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Silva A,Weerawansa P,Pilapitiya S,Maduwage T,Siribaddana S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Helicopters are commonly used in search and rescue operations, and accidents have occurred during helicopter search and rescue (HSAR) missions. The purposes of this study were to investigate whether the HSAR accident rate in the United States could be determined and whether any common contributing factors or ...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Worley GH

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thermal sensation and the physiological responses of women (follicular phase) exposed to 17 degrees C immersion for 120 minutes were investigated. METHODS:The subjects were divided into 2 groups by percent body fat (low fat [LF] = 21% +/- 2% [mean +/- SD] vs high fat [HF] = 30% +/- 3%). A 2-way analysis of v...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Prisby RD,Glickman-Weiss EL,Caine N

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study aimed to examine the physiological responses to acute normobaric hypoxia during an intermittent walking protocol. METHODS:Twelve active healthy male participants completed a 125-minute test that involved rest and walking (50% VO(2max)) during normoxic (20.93%O(2)) and 2 hypoxic conditions (14%O(2) ...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Richardson A,Twomey R,Watt P,Maxwell N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a potentially deadly disease associated with exposure to altitudes greater than 3000 m. Individuals who have previously experienced HAPE are at a significantly higher risk of recurrence, suggesting an underlying genetic component to HAPE pathogenesis. In a previous nuc...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Luo Y,Chen Y,Zhang Y,Zhou Q,Gao Y

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avalanches are one of the major threats to life in high-mountain terrain and account every year for approximately 150 accidents causing injury or death in the United States alone. Every year avalanches cause significant property damages and a death toll of approximately 15 people in the United States. The specific cha...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Stepanek J,Claypool DW

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, multisystem hypersensitivity reaction that can rapidly progress to hypotension and airway compromise. Successful management of anaphylaxis has been documented with the use of prescription intramuscular epinephrine pens that require only minimal training for safe use. The prio...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Robinson PE,Lareau SA

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study sought to create a model for testing topical treatment of jellyfish stings. It sought to determine which treatments 1) stimulate/inhibit nematocyst discharge; 2) decrease pain; and 3) decrease skin inflammation; it also sought to discover whether there is a clinical correlation between stimulated ...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： DeClerck MP,Bailey Y,Craig D,Lin M,Auerbach LJ,Linney O,Morrison DE,Patry W,Auerbach PS

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crocodilians represent one of the oldest constant animal lineages on the planet, in no small part due to their formidable array of predatory adaptations. As both human and crocodilian populations expand, they increasingly encroach on each others' territories, bringing morbidity and mortality to both populations. In th...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Caldicott DG,Croser D,Manolis C,Webb G,Britton A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Wilderness Medical Society convened a panel to review available evidence supporting practices for the prevention and acute management of drowning in out-of-hospital and emergency medical care settings. Literature about definition and terminology, epidemiology, rescue, resuscitation, acute clinical management, disp...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Schmidt AC,Sempsrott JR,Hawkins SC,Arastu AS,Cushing TA,Auerbach PS

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Portable electronic devices play an important role in the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Electromagnetic interference from electronic devices has been shown to impair the function of an avalanche transceiver in search mode (but not in transmitting mode). This study investigates the influence of elect...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Miller SC

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To compare the effectiveness of a molded fleece jacket with that of a standard cervical collar at limiting movement of the cervical spine in 3 different directions. METHODS:This is a prospective study using 24 healthy volunteers to measure cervical flexion/extension, rotation, and lateral flexion with bot...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Porter A,Difrancesca M,Slack S,Hudecek L,McIntosh SE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Severe injuries and fatalities can occur from an alligator attack. Encounters with alligators appear to be increasing in the United States. This review provides information from alligator attacks reported in the United States as well as infections that may occur after an alligator bite. METHODS:Telephone int...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Langley RL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of survival of a completely buried avalanche victim after being located with the radar-based RECCO Rescue System. In the winter of 2015, 2 off-piste skiers were completely buried in an avalanche near the secured ski area in Baqueira Beret, Spain. The first victim was located with the RECCO Rescue Syst...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Grasegger K,Strapazzon G,Procter E,Brugger H,Soteras I

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to describe the range and types of medical and traumatic conditions encountered in land search and rescue operations in New Zealand. METHODS:Twenty months (May 2010 to December 2011) of land search and rescue operations were analyzed. Data on medical and traumatic conditions were ex...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Visser JT,Campbell AF

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Families are traveling with their children in increasing frequency. Travel to Asia offers children many opportunities to learn about new cultures and history. It also offers the potential for exposure to numerous infectious agents not commonly encountered in the United States. Families must begin to prepare for travel...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Waasdorp CE,Kim JY

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Avalanches pose a life-threatening risk to participants of outdoor winter activities. Determining the causes of death in avalanche fatalities can aid rescue and resuscitation strategies and hopefully improve survival. METHODS:The study population included all avalanche fatalities in Utah from the 1989-90 to ...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： McIntosh SE,Grissom CK,Olivares CR,Kim HS,Tremper B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the clinical and histopathological characteristics of patients who develop acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) following snake envenomation. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with snake envenomation-induced AIN from October 2013 to November 2014. RESULTS:After snake envenoma...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Priyamvada PS,Shankar V,Srinivas BH,Rajesh NG,Parameswaran S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical and bacteriological features of cobra (Naja) bites are still relatively unknown in Vietnam. This study aimed to characterize the clinical and bacteriological characteristics of local wounds in patients with presumed Naja spp bite, as well as their antibiotic treatment. METHODS:A cross-sectional s...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Ngo ND,Le QX,Pham AQ,Nguyen NT,Ha HT,Dinh MMQ,Le TQ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a patient who presented with respiratory failure, recurrent ventricular fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, and hypotension after an intentional ingestion of aconite flowers. Significant ingestion of this plant can produce life-threatening cardio- and neurotoxicity that may require evacuation ...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Adami F,Paganussi P,Perone G,Bera P,Braga G,Concoreggi C

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We experienced a case involving prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during cardiac arrest on Mt. Fuji (3776 m), demanding lengthy exertion by the rescuers performing CPR. Considering the effects of exertion on the rescuers, we examined their percutaneous arterial oxygen saturation during simulated CPR and co...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Suto T,Saito S,Tobe M,Kanamoto M,Matsui Y

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies in normal participants have shown that right to left shunt blood vessels in the lung open up during exercise. We describe the first field study to investigate this phenomenon at altitude. This study aimed to assess the effect of altitude and partial acclimatization on inducible right to left shunting at...

journal_title：Wilderness & environmental medicine

authors： Imray CH,Pattinson KT,Myers S,Chan CW,Hoar H,Brearey S,Collins P,Wright AD,Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society.

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00