Scorpions and Spiders

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UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine

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Scorpions and Spiders

EM Pulse Podcast™

18 minutes 50 seconds

1 month ago

Scorpions and Spiders

Dive into the second half of our envenomation series! Dr. Jonathan Ford, a UC Davis Medical Toxicologist and Professor of Emergency Medicine, returns to the podcast to tackle scorpions and spiders. We're going beyond the basics to discuss the "why" and "how" of these bites and stings. Learn about the neurotoxic effects of bark scorpion venom and the life-threatening airway risks. Explore the mechanism behind black widow bites that leads to intense pain and spasms, and the crucial role of antivenom in severe cases. Plus, we're setting the record straight on a common myth—the brown recluse—and the proper supportive care for its nasty bite. Join us to discover the latest evidence-based approaches that could change how you manage your next bite or sting.

Have you had a patient with a serious or challenging envenomation? How did you manage it? Share your story with us social media @empulsepodcast or connect with us on ucdavisem.com

Hosts:

Dr. Julia Magaña, Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Guest:

Dr. Jonathan Ford, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicologist at UC Davis

Resources:

Quan D. North American poisonous bites and stings. Crit Care Clin. 2012 Oct;28(4):633-59. doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2012.07.010. PMID: 22998994.

Levine M, Friedman N. Terrestrial envenomations in pediatric patients: identification and management in the emergency department. Pediatr Emerg Med Pract. 2021 Sep;18(9):1-24. Epub 2021 Sep 2. PMID: 34403224..
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Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.