TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Envenomation A1 - Tibballs, James A1 - Winkel, Kenneth D. A2 - Kline, Mark W. Y1 - 2018 N1 - T2 - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e AB - Numerous terrestrial and marine animals may envenomate humans, with children overrepresented among the victims*. Treatment, in some cases, may include mechanical ventilation and intensive cardiovascular support, as well as the application of specific therapies and, in some cases, the administration of antivenom. This chapter describes some of the more common animals, their toxins, and the injuries that they cause, and outlines treatment appropriate for each. Snakebites and scorpion stings cause most deaths and morbidity. Envenomation is, for most clinicians, rarely encountered, but if missed, may have catastrophic effects on the victims. It is therefore important to have a high index of suspicion for envenomation, when circumstances and clinical presentation would suggest that this is a possibility, and also to seek advice early from experts in the field when treating these patients. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182927216 ER -